For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 950 students in Sugar City, ID.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sugar City, ID are Sugar-salem Junior High School and Valley View Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sugar City, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Sugar City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Sugar City, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sugar-salem Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 East 3rd North
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Valley View Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 North Cutler
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-6845
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-6845
Grades: 8-12
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
10 North Cutler
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-4437
Grades: K-12
| 570 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sugar City, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sugar City, ID include Sugar-salem Junior High School and Valley View Alternative High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sugar City?
3 public middle schools are located in Sugar City.
What is the racial composition of students in Sugar City?
Sugar City public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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