Pathways Middle School

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Pathways Middle School ranks 74 th of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pathways Middle School is a public middle school located in Meridian, Idaho, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 135 students. The school is part of the Joint School District No. 2, which is ranked 10th out of 77 districts in Idaho and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pathways Middle School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (88.89%) compared to the surrounding schools, such as Crossroads Middle School (72.22% white) and Meridian Middle School (68.92% white). Additionally, the school has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.7% to 26.8% over the past three school years, which is notably higher than the surrounding schools. Academically, Pathways Middle School's performance, as measured by ISAT proficiency rates, is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in math.

Pathways Middle School's historical ranking and rating trends indicate that the school has struggled to perform at a high level compared to other middle schools in Idaho. In the most recent 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 74 out of 164 Idaho middle schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Addressing the school's racial homogeneity, chronic absenteeism, and academic performance gaps could be crucial for Pathways Middle School to improve its outcomes and better serve its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1870 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646-5064

(208) 350-4040

District: Joint School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
74^th of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,779

Student/teacher ratio: 8.8

Number of students: 128

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.0%

Hispanic:

10.9%

American Indian:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pathways Middle School ranks better than 54.9% of middle schools in Idaho. It also ranks 10^th among 11 ranked middle schools in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.51. (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 Pathways Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Joint School District No. 2. Racial makeup is: White (82%), Hispanic (10.9%), American Indian (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pathways Middle School is 8.8, which is the lowest among 11 middle schools in the Joint School District No. 2! (See more...)

Compare Pathways Middle School employs 14.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pathways Middle School is $10,779, which is the 2^nd highest among 11 middle schools in the Joint School District No. 2.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Pathways Middle School 74^th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Pathways Middle School in the ranking list.)

Joint School District No. 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Joint School District No. 2 10^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pathways Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Pathways Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	9.62	150^th	158	5.1%
2009	26.13	134^th	160	16.3%
2010	19.91	151^st	166	9.0%
2011	4.82	162^nd	169	4.1%
2012	5.48	165^th	171	3.5%
2013	0.79	168^th	173	2.9%
2017	11.38	120^th	131	8.4%
2018	7.49	98^th	100	2.0%
2023	43.92	56^th	107	47.7%
2024	44.51	74^th	164	54.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Pathways Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.68	58^th	60	3.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Pathways Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	8.56	57^th	60	5.0%

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Rank History for White students at Pathways Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	1.42	35^th	35	0.0%

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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

Review counts

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100%

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by a parent
Saturday, September 10, 2016

Our son struggled through 4th and 5th grade due to ADD. He has always been a very kind and tender hearted person. We thought we had found him a great safe place for 6th grade in a private school. However, the next year we truly found empowerment and true help when he moved to Pathways. The Principal Eric Eschen, staff and the total approach they utilize is amazing. It would make a better world if all schools used this approach. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Pathways Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	57	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	62
2008	134	1	3	9	1	n/a	n/a	148
2009	133	1	3	12	1	n/a	n/a	150
2010	123	0	2	17	1	n/a	n/a	143
2011	114	3	0	17	0	0	2	136
2012	129	3	1	14	1	1	1	150
2013	104	3	0	12	1	0	3	123
2014	121	4	0	14	2	0	4	145
2015	114	2	1	11	1	0	3	132
2016	114	3	0	10	1	0	3	131
2017	113	2	0	6	2	0	3	126
2018	101	1	1	20	3	0	3	129
2019	139	1	3	8	0	0	6	157
2020	131	3	0	8	2	0	7	151
2021	115	3	0	7	1	0	6	132
2022	126	2	0	13	3	0	6	150
2023	120	0	0	9	3	0	3	135
2024	105	0	0	14	4	1	4	128

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 Pathways Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	62	4.1	15.1	29
2008	148	12.5	11.8	31.1
2009	150	12.5	12.0	43.3
2010	143	12.5	11.4	47.6
2011	136	14.2	9.5	64
2012	150	13.6	11.0	63.3
2013	123	12.6	9.7	61.8
2014	145	13.3	10.8	63.4
2015	132	14.0	9.4	62.1
2016	131	14.0	9.3	40.5
2017	126	13.4	9.3	40.5
2018	129	13.4	9.6	40.3
2019	157	13.5	11.6	31.8
2020	151	14.5	10.4	39.7
2021	132	14.5	9.1	29.5
2022	150	14.5	10.3	13.3
2023	135	14.5	9.3	37
2024	128	14.5	8.8	36.7

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 Pathways Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	62	4.1	15.1	29
2008	148	12.5	11.8	31.1
2009	150	12.5	12.0	43.3
2010	143	12.5	11.4	47.6
2011	136	14.2	9.5	64
2012	150	13.6	11.0	63.3
2013	123	12.6	9.7	61.8
2014	145	13.3	10.8	63.4
2015	132	14.0	9.4	62.1
2016	131	14.0	9.3	40.5
2017	126	13.4	9.3	40.5
2018	129	13.4	9.6	40.3
2019	157	13.5	11.6	31.8
2020	151	14.5	10.4	39.7
2021	132	14.5	9.1	29.5
2022	150	14.5	10.3	13.3
2023	135	14.5	9.3	37
2024	128	14.5	8.8	36.7

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 Pathways Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$837 (7.8%)	$9,943 (92.2%)	$10,779

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pathways 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 Science (Pathways Middle School)	32.7	47.9	15.2%
All Grades Science (Joint School District No. 2)	73.3	57.5	15.8%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pathways Middle School)	45	52.3	7.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	68	68.7	0.7%
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	157	135	14%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	8	9	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	139	120	13.7%
Two or More Races	6	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.8%	37%	5.2%

Schools Near Pathways 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
Pathways Middle School	Public	6-8	1870 East Heritage Park Lane	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 350-4040	128	15	8.8	36.7%	105 (82.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.1%)	44.5	74^th of 164 public middle schools	54.9%		43.9	56^th of 107 public middle schools	47.7%	18	34.2	31.3	44.7	36.9			63.2		60.3	$10,779	$837	$9,943
Lowell Scott Middle School	Public	6-8	13600 West McMillan Road	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 350-4060	794	39	20.1	29.0%	605 (76.2%)	36 (4.5%)	73 (9.2%)	27 (3.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (6.2%)	80.1	26^th of 164 public middle schools	84.1%		84.6	9^th of 107 public middle schools	91.6%	17	56.1	56.2	55.8	56.0	64.6	66.4	70.1	69.4	68.6	$7,081	$609	$6,472
Heritage Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	4990 North Meridian Road	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	No	No	(208) 350-4130	1,035	46	22.3	14.2%	829 (80.1%)	14 (1.4%)	115 (11.1%)	20 (1.9%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (4.8%)	88.5	16^th of 164 public middle schools	90.2%		91.6	5^th of 107 public middle schools	95.3%	11	66.3	59.8	60.1	62.0	65.1	76.6	75.8	73.2	75.2	$6,356	$609	$5,747
Crossroads Middle School	Public	6-8	650 North Nola	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 855-4275	140	15	9.3	51.4%	117 (83.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (13.6%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	19.5	136^th of 164 public middle schools	17.1%		13.5	94^th of 107 public middle schools	12.1%	42			24.5	33.1	24.5	43.7			37.4	$11,165	$858	$10,307
Sawtooth Middle School	Public	6-8	3730 North Linder Road	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 855-4200	814	39	20.6	15.6%	685 (84.2%)	4 (0.5%)	80 (9.8%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.3%)	81.7	25^th of 164 public middle schools	84.8%		80.3	14^th of 107 public middle schools	86.9%	11	64.7	63.7	60.0	62.8	53.5	68.0	72.3	61.3	67.1	$6,444	$609	$5,835
Meridian Middle School	Public	6-8	1507 West 8th Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 855-4225	955	52	18.3	41.7%	650 (68.1%)	21 (2.2%)	209 (21.9%)	15 (1.6%)	7 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	50 (5.2%)	51.1	65^th of 164 public middle schools	60.4%		49.8	44^th of 107 public middle schools	58.9%	21	41.9	45.3	41.1	42.9	39.5	59.1	60.8	53.2	57.9	$6,956	$801	$6,155
Lewis & Clark Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	4141 East Pine Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	No	No	(208) 350-4270	858	40	21.2	32.5%	580 (67.6%)	29 (3.4%)	150 (17.5%)	38 (4.4%)	3 (0.3%)	9 (1.0%)	49 (5.7%)	60.4	50^th of 164 public middle schools	69.5%		70.7	22^nd of 107 public middle schools	79.4%	28	43.4	43.0	45.9	44.1	54.0	62.1	62.6	60.9	61.9	$6,819	$655	$6,164
Victory Middle School	Public	6-8	920 West Kodiak Drive	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 350-4443	1,057	44	24.0	15.9%	829 (78.4%)	14 (1.3%)	108 (10.2%)	47 (4.4%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.5%)	52 (4.9%)	89.5	14^th of 164 public middle schools	91.5%		93.3	3^rd of 107 public middle schools	97.2%	11	61.2	68.0	57.0	62.1	62.0	75.5	83.0	75.7	78.1	$6,561	$609	$5,952
Eagle Middle School	Public	6-8	1000 West Floating Feather	Eagle	83616	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 939-2216	843	37	22.8	12.6%	676 (80.2%)	8 (0.9%)	101 (12.0%)	12 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.4%)	41 (4.9%)	92.7	11^th of 164 public middle schools	93.3%		92.6	4^th of 107 public middle schools	96.3%	7	66.3	66.7	71.5	68.2	70.3	70.9	83.7	79.6	78.3	$6,822	$609	$6,213
Fairmont Junior High School	Public	7-9	2121 North Cole Road	Boise	83704	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-4790	633	47	13.4	43.6%	350 (55.3%)	53 (8.4%)	181 (28.6%)	13 (2.1%)	7 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	26 (4.1%)	30.7	116^th of 164 public middle schools	29.3%		20.3	83^rd of 107 public middle schools	22.4%	33		38.8	26.7	33.0	32.9		51.6	47.7	49.8	$10,023	$750	$9,273

Frequently Asked Questions about Pathways Middle School

Is Pathways Middle School a good school?

Pathways Middle School ranks 74^th of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pathways Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 128 students attended Pathways Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Pathways Middle School?

Students at Pathways Middle School are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Pathways Middle School in?

Joint School District No. 2

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