Serving 24 students in grades 1-12, Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention 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 <50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention's student population of 24 students has declined by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
50%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
38%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ID state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% ID state average).
How many students attend Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention?
24 students attend Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention?
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention offer ?
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention part of?
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention is part of Caldwell School District.
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