RIGBY MIDDLE SCHOOL

938 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rigby Middle School, located at 290 N 3800 E in Rigby, Idaho, serves as a key educational institution within the Jefferson County School District 251. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured environment for students during their critical middle school years. By offering a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to foster both intellectual growth and social development, preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school is deeply integrated into the tight-knit Rigby community, reflecting the values of the surrounding area. It prioritizes a culture of respect, safety, and academic achievement, utilizing dedicated faculty and staff to help students navigate the challenges of adolescence. Through its commitment to education and community engagement, Rigby Middle School plays a vital role in the academic trajectory of local youth, striving to equip them with the skills and confidence necessary for future success.

938

Total Students

52.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIGBY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	793
Hispanic	111
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

White
793 (84.5%)
Hispanic
111 (11.8%)
Two or More
25 (2.7%)
Asian
5 (0.5%)
Black
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)745-7704
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	938
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	103

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 314

Grade 7 316

Grade 8 308