Middle Schools in Joint School District No. 2

Joint School District No. 2 in Idaho is home to 11 public middle schools serving grades 6-8, with student populations ranging from 126 to 1,078. The data reveals stark performance differences between the top-tier schools and lower-performing institutions, with Heritage Middle School, Victory Middle School, and Eagle Middle School consistently ranking among the best in the state and earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

The high-performing schools boast impressive test scores, with over 60% of students proficient or better in math and over 75% in English Language Arts. In contrast, lower-performing schools like Crossroads Middle School and Pathways Middle School struggle, with proficiency rates as low as 33.1% in math. This disparity appears to be correlated with socioeconomic factors, as schools with higher free and reduced lunch rates tend to have lower academic performance.

Overall, Joint School District No. 2 has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing middle schools, with the top institutions consistently delivering exceptional results. However, the data highlights the need to address the underlying factors contributing to the performance gap, such as chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic disparities, to ensure all students in the district have access to a quality education.