Glenns Ferry High School is a four-year public secondary school in Elmore County, Idaho, located in the city of Glenns Ferry. With 140 students in four grades, GFHS has the second highest enrollment in the county, behind Mountain Home High School. The school colors are orange and black and its mascot is a pilot.
Serving 84 students in grades 6-8, Glenns Ferry Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glenns Ferry Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Glenns Ferry Middle School's student population of 84 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Colors
Black, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glenns Ferry Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenns Ferry Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#617 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
74%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pilot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenns Ferry Middle School's ranking?
Glenns Ferry Middle School is ranked #617 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Glenns Ferry Middle School?
84 students attend Glenns Ferry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Glenns Ferry Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenns Ferry Middle School?
Glenns Ferry Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Glenns Ferry Middle School offer ?
Glenns Ferry Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glenns Ferry Middle School part of?
Glenns Ferry Middle School is part of Glenns Ferry Joint School District.
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