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Challis Middle School (Closed 2004)

Po Box 304
Challis, ID 83226
Challis Middle School serves 129 students in grades 6-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
129 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ID)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
91%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Challis Middle School?
129 students attend Challis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Challis Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Challis Middle School?
Challis Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Challis Middle School offer ?
Challis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Challis Middle School part of?
Challis Middle School is part of Challis Joint School District.

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