Middle Schools in Parma District

The Parma District in Idaho has only one middle school, Parma Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While the school has a diverse student population, with 29.72% Hispanic students, its academic performance is generally lower than state averages, with only 40.7% of students proficient or better in ISAT Math and 50.5% in ISAT English Language Arts.

Parma Middle School faces some challenges, including a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 14.2% and a relatively high free and reduced-price lunch rate of 47.06%, indicating a significant portion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's spending per student is also lower than the state average, at $7,346, and its student-teacher ratio is slightly higher at 17.9, which may contribute to the lower academic performance.

Despite these challenges, Parma Middle School has shown some improvement, with its statewide ranking rising from 59th out of 100 middle schools in 2017-2018 to 54th out of 107 in 2022-2023. However, the school still has room for growth, and addressing the issues of academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation may be crucial in ensuring the success of all students in the Parma District.