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Raft River Elementary School vs. Declo Jr High School

Should you attend Raft River Elementary School or Declo Jr High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Raft River Elementary School
140 West Center Street
Malta, ID 83342
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Declo Jr High School
205 East Main Street
Declo, ID 83323
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Raft River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Raft River Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 255 students in grades 6-8, Declo Jr High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
6-8
Total Students
148 students
255 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Raft River Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Declo Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Raft River Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Declo Jr High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
14 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Raft River Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Declo Jr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Raft River Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cassia County Joint School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Declo Jr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cassia County Joint School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#155 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 30%)
#154 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Raft River Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Declo Jr High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in ID)
51%
(Top 30% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Raft River Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cassia County Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Declo Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cassia County Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 30% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Raft River Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cassia County Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Declo Jr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cassia County Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 30% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Raft River Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Declo Jr High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
15
-
Kindergarten Students
29
-
Grade 1 Students
13
-
Grade 2 Students
19
-
Grade 3 Students
12
-
Grade 4 Students
18
-
Grade 5 Students
21
-
Grade 6 Students
21
76
Grade 7 Students
-
92
Grade 8 Students
-
87

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Raft River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cassia County Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Declo Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cassia County Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Declo Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cassia County Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Raft River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cassia County Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Declo Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cassia County Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Declo Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cassia County Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% White
86%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Raft River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cassia County Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Declo Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cassia County Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Raft River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cassia County Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Declo Jr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cassia County Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
0.25
0.31
This chart showcases the diversity score of Raft River Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cassia County Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Declo Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cassia County Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Raft River Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cassia County Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Declo Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cassia County Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Raft River Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cassia County Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Declo Jr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cassia County Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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