Filer Middle School

Q: Is Filer Middle School a good school?

Filer Middle School ranks 76 th of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Filer Middle School is a public middle school serving 266 students in grades 7-8 in the town of Filer, Idaho. The school has consistently outperformed the Filer District and the state of Idaho in academic proficiency, with higher scores in math, science, and English language arts. However, the school still faces challenges, such as higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates, which have been trending downward in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools, Wendell Middle School and Jerome Middle School have more diverse student populations, while Filer Middle School has a predominantly White student body. Additionally, the nearby Vera C. O'Leary Middle School in the Twin Falls District consistently ranks higher than Filer Middle School in statewide rankings, despite Filer's strong academic performance. Interestingly, Bridge Academy, a small middle school in the Twin Falls District, stands out with an exceptionally high chronic absenteeism rate, which is significantly higher than the other nearby schools and the state average.

Filer Middle School's spending per student is higher than the nearby Filer Intermediate School and Kimberly Middle School, but lower than some other nearby schools, such as Buhl Middle School. Overall, Filer Middle School appears to be a relatively high-performing middle school in the region, with room for continued improvement in areas like chronic absenteeism and science proficiency.

Detail:

Public 7-8

299 Highway 30
Filer, ID 83328-5382

(208) 326-5906

District: Filer District

SchoolDigger Rank:
76^th of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,346

Students who attend Filer Middle School usually attend:

High:

Filer High School

Feeder schools for Filer Middle School:

Elementary:	Filer Elementary School
	Hollister Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 266

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.2%

Hispanic:

16.2%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Filer Middle School ranks better than 53.7% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.22. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.2%), Hispanic (16.2%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Filer Middle School is 19.1. (See more...)

Compare Filer Middle School employs 13.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Filer Middle School is $7,346.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Filer Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Filer Middle School 76^th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Filer Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Filer Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Filer Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	62.26	53^rd	158	66.5%
2009	62.88	54^th	160	66.3%
2010	60.42	60^th	166	63.9%
2011	60.72	56^th	169	66.9%
2012	67.24	47^th	171	72.5%
2013	68.51	44^th	173	74.6%
2015	27.31	72^nd	100	28.0%
2016	37.22	60^th	98	38.8%
2017	36.23	84^th	131	35.9%
2018	32.55	69^th	100	31.0%
2023	55.85	37^th	107	65.4%
2024	44.22	76^th	164	53.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Filer Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	33.88	33^rd	47	29.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Filer Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	34.38	42^nd	60	30.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Filer Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	34.52	40^th	60	33.3%

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Rank History for White students at Filer Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	35.77	24^th	35	31.4%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Filer Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	260	260
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	260	260
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	272	272
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	282	282
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	284	284
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	284	284
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	306	306
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	304	304
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	333	333
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	348	348
2001	296	1	1	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
2002	290	0	2	43	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
2003	290	0	2	43	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
2004	301	0	5	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
2005	262	1	2	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	295
2006	269	3	2	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
2007	287	3	3	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
2008	307	3	1	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	345
2009	295	4	0	32	2	n/a	n/a	0	333
2010	270	2	2	43	2	n/a	n/a	0	319
2011	164	0	0	32	1	1	2	0	200
2012	171	1	0	28	0	1	2	0	203
2013	200	0	0	23	1	0	1	0	225
2014	211	1	0	37	1	0	4	0	254
2015	197	1	0	43	1	0	3	0	245
2016	224	6	0	30	2	0	2	0	264
2017	221	3	0	32	2	0	1	0	259
2018	230	1	1	44	1	0	1	0	278
2019	251	1	2	33	1	0	2	0	290
2020	250	1	1	33	1	0	3	0	289
2021	237	3	0	39	1	0	4	0	284
2022	221	2	0	50	1	0	2	0	276
2023	213	4	0	46	2	0	1	0	266
2024	216	3	0	43	0	0	4	0	266

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Filer Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	260	13.7	18.9	34.6
1992	260	14.4	18.0	35.8
1993	272	13.9	19.6	32.4
1994	282	14.8	19.1	31.9
1995	284	14.7	19.3	30.6
1996	284	14.7	19.3	30.6
1997	306	16.4	18.7	36.3
1998	304	16.3	18.7	31.3
1999	333	17.6	18.9	47.4
2000	348	17.8	19.6	42
2001	332	18.3	18.1	45.8
2002	335	19.4	17.3	54
2003	335	19.4	17.3	54
2004	332	19.6	16.9	51.2
2005	295	18.7	15.8	58.3
2006	308	18.0	17.1	57.8
2007	334	19.3	17.3	56.3
2008	345	18.4	18.8	55.1
2009	333	18.1	18.4	55
2010	319	18.7	17.0	58.6
2011	200	14.6	13.6	58
2012	203	13.4	15.0	45.3
2013	225	12.7	17.6	36.4
2014	254	12.9	19.5	51.6
2015	245	15.0	16.3	53.5
2016	264	16.0	16.5	51.1
2017	259	15.6	16.5	45.6
2018	278	16.6	16.6	39.6
2019	290	15.7	18.4	31.7
2020	289	14.8	19.4	37
2021	284	14.0	20.2	26.4
2022	276	14.9	18.4	15.2
2023	266	14.8	17.9	34.6
2024	266	13.9	19.1	36.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Filer Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	260	13.7	18.9	34.6
1992	260	14.4	18.0	35.8
1993	272	13.9	19.6	32.4
1994	282	14.8	19.1	31.9
1995	284	14.7	19.3	30.6
1996	284	14.7	19.3	30.6
1997	306	16.4	18.7	36.3
1998	304	16.3	18.7	31.3
1999	333	17.6	18.9	47.4
2000	348	17.8	19.6	42
2001	332	18.3	18.1	45.8
2002	335	19.4	17.3	54
2003	335	19.4	17.3	54
2004	332	19.6	16.9	51.2
2005	295	18.7	15.8	58.3
2006	308	18.0	17.1	57.8
2007	334	19.3	17.3	56.3
2008	345	18.4	18.8	55.1
2009	333	18.1	18.4	55
2010	319	18.7	17.0	58.6
2011	200	14.6	13.6	58
2012	203	13.4	15.0	45.3
2013	225	12.7	17.6	36.4
2014	254	12.9	19.5	51.6
2015	245	15.0	16.3	53.5
2016	264	16.0	16.5	51.1
2017	259	15.6	16.5	45.6
2018	278	16.6	16.6	39.6
2019	290	15.7	18.4	31.7
2020	289	14.8	19.4	37
2021	284	14.0	20.2	26.4
2022	276	14.9	18.4	15.2
2023	266	14.8	17.9	34.6
2024	266	13.9	19.1	36.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Filer Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,064 (14.5%)	$6,282 (85.5%)	$7,346

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Filer Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Math (Filer Middle School)	39.6	40.9	1.3%
All Grades Math (Filer District)	39.1	38.4	0.7%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Filer Middle School)	54.3	53.7	0.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Filer District)	49.5	51.2	1.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	290	266	8.3%
African American	1	4	300%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	33	46	39.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	251	213	15.1%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.7%	34.6%	2.9%

Schools Near Filer Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)				ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Filer Middle School	Public	7-8	299 Highway 30	Filer	83328	Twin Falls County	Filer District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 326-5906	266	14	19.1	36.8%	216 (81.2%)	3 (1.1%)	43 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	44.2	76^th of 164 public middle schools	53.7%		55.9	37^th of 107 public middle schools	65.4%	39				42.9	33.4				52.5	$7,346	$1,064	$6,282
Filer Intermediate School	Public	4-6	833 6th Street West	Filer	83328	Twin Falls County	Filer District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 326-3069	332	17	20.0	38.3%	276 (83.1%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (16.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				37.8					53.4	$6,839	$993	$5,846
Robert Stuart Middle School	Public	6-8	644 Caswell Avenue West	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 733-4875	748	39	19.0	20.3%	512 (68.4%)	35 (4.7%)	161 (21.5%)	10 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (1.6%)	16 (2.1%)	22.5	131^st of 164 public middle schools	20.1%		37.7	62^nd of 107 public middle schools	42.1%	69	35.1	31.2	27.6	31.3	33.9	42.1	41.9	42.1	42.1	$7,907	$1,207	$6,699
South Hills Middle School	Public	6-8	1550 Harrison Street	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 732-5161	584	35	16.5	36.8%	318 (54.5%)	23 (3.9%)	223 (38.2%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.7%)	8 (1.4%)	11.8	147^th of 164 public middle schools	10.4%		13.3	95^th of 107 public middle schools	11.2%	52			21.9	20.4	30.1	31.3	36.8	36.1	34.7	$8,182	$1,256	$6,926
Buhl Middle School	Public	6-8	525 Sawtooth Boulevard	Buhl	83316	Twin Falls County	Buhl Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 543-8292	297	17	17.4	48.8%	190 (64.0%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (34.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)								(n/a)				35.8					43.9	$8,358	$1,255	$7,103
Bridge Academy	Public	7-8	616 Eastland Drive	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 733-8505	46	5	9.2	76.1%	26 (56.5%)	2 (4.3%)	15 (32.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)										$10,910	$1,115	$9,794
Vera C O'Leary Middle School	Public	6-8	2350 Elizabeth Boulevard	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	No	(208) 733-2155	770	36	21.2	26.4%	607 (78.8%)	7 (0.9%)	112 (14.5%)	13 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.8%)	24 (3.1%)	57.7	55^th of 164 public middle schools	66.5%		64.7	27^th of 107 public middle schools	74.8%	28	45.9	45.4	51.1	47.5	38.3	57.0	55.2	66.9	59.8	$7,074	$852	$6,222
Kimberly Middle School	Public	6-8	525 Center Street West	Kimberly	83341	Twin Falls County	Kimberly District	No	No	No	No	(208) 423-4170	489	25	19.3	27.8%	407 (83.2%)	3 (0.6%)	72 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	27.8	121^st of 164 public middle schools	26.2%		23.4	82^nd of 107 public middle schools	23.4%	39				29.4	33.1			46.4	44.1	$6,268	$483	$5,785
Jerome Middle School	Public	6-8	520 10th Avenue West	Jerome	83338	Jerome County	Jerome Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 324-8134	972	52	18.7	58.3%	403 (41.5%)	4 (0.4%)	549 (56.5%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.6%)	20.1	133^rd of 164 public middle schools	18.9%		14.4	91^st of 107 public middle schools	15.0%	42				23.5	33.5				37.2	$6,551	$1,043	$5,509
Wendell Middle School	Public	5-8	920 East Main Street	Wendell	83355	Gooding County	Wendell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 536-5531	351	20	18.0	61.3%	146 (41.6%)	0 (0.0%)	202 (57.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	9.1	156^th of 164 public middle schools	4.9%		7.5	105^th of 107 public middle schools	1.9%	51				17.7	21.5				31.8	$7,016	$1,228	$5,787

Frequently Asked Questions about Filer Middle School

How many students attend Filer Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 266 students attended Filer Middle School.

Is Filer Middle School a good school?

Filer Middle School ranks 76^th of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Filer Middle School in?

Filer District

What high school do graduates of Filer Middle School attend?

Students who attend Filer Middle School usually go on to attend Filer High School

What is the racial makeup of Filer Middle School?

Students at Filer Middle School are 81% White, 16% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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