For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 157 students in Shoshone, ID.
The top ranked public middle schools in Shoshone, ID are High Desert and Shoshone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shoshone, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Shoshone have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Shoshone, ID (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High Desert
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 West D Street
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Shoshone Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
61 East Highway 24
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Gr: 6-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Shoshone, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Shoshone, ID include High Desert and Shoshone Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Shoshone?
2 public middle schools are located in Shoshone.
What is the racial composition of students in Shoshone?
Shoshone public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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