Middleton Middle School

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Middleton Middle School ranks 71 st of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Middleton Middle School is a public middle school in Middleton, Idaho, serving 1,007 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Middleton District, which is ranked 14 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Middleton Middle School's academic performance is mixed compared to the state and nearby schools. While the school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate of 54.7% is higher than the state average of 53.3%, its Math and Science proficiency rates of 37.8% and 41.6%, respectively, are lower than the state averages of 42.2% and 41.2%. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 46 out of 107 Idaho middle schools in 2022-2023 to 71 out of 164 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to higher-performing nearby schools, such as Sawtooth Middle School and Star Middle School, which are part of the higher-ranked Joint School District No. 2, Middleton Middle School's academic performance is generally lower. These nearby schools have significantly higher proficiency rates in Math, Science, and ELA compared to Middleton Middle School.

Detail:

Public 6-8

511 West Main Street
Middleton, ID 83644-5545

(208) 585-3251

District: Middleton District

SchoolDigger Rank:
71^st of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,834

Students who attend Middleton Middle School usually attend:

High:

Middleton High School

Feeder schools for Middleton Middle School:

Elementary:	Middleton Heights Elementary
	Middleton Mill Creek Elementary
	Purple Sage Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

Number of students: 997

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.8%

Hispanic:

14.1%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Middleton Middle School ranks better than 56.7% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.15. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.8%), Hispanic (14.1%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middleton Middle School is 19.3. (See more...)

Compare Middleton Middle School employs 51.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middleton Middle School is $6,834.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Middleton Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Middleton Middle School 71^st of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Middleton Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Middleton District:

SchoolDigger ranks Middleton District 14^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Middleton Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Middleton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	32.57	124^th	158	21.5%
2009	32.04	124^th	160	22.5%
2010	34.82	126^th	166	24.1%
2011	41.34	114^th	169	32.5%
2012	43.15	106^th	171	38.0%
2013	49.24	90^th	173	48.0%
2015	26.85	75^th	100	25.0%
2016	40.22	55^th	98	43.9%
2017	48.71	59^th	131	55.0%
2023	49.37	46^th	107	57.0%
2024	48.15	71^st	164	56.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Middleton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.23	29^th	51	43.1%
2024	42.14	44^th	72	38.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Middleton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.42	32^nd	51	37.3%
2024	36.61	46^th	72	36.1%

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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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by a parent
Wednesday, April 25, 2018

They hold back advanced students to boost there class scores. I moved my children in grade school where they tested and skipped grades. They are challenged by the school they are in. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, April 23, 2018

Where to start...school material does not promote learning: worksheets, laptops, indifferent teachers. Feels like they are focused on learning whats on the internet. Teachers share stories about their dating life and bully children to feel better about themselves. Pretty sad example for a school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Middleton 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	434	434
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	459	459
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	488	488
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	522	522
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	507	507
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	507	507
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	474	474
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	506	506
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	478	478
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	493	493
2001	475	0	1	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	512
2002	530	2	1	57	0	n/a	n/a	0	590
2003	530	2	1	57	0	n/a	n/a	0	590
2004	565	3	2	51	0	n/a	n/a	0	621
2005	580	2	3	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	629
2006	614	3	6	52	0	n/a	n/a	0	675
2007	646	3	5	65	3	n/a	n/a	0	722
2008	637	5	8	71	2	n/a	n/a	0	723
2009	625	4	8	68	6	n/a	n/a	0	711
2010	591	4	10	73	3	n/a	n/a	0	681
2011	548	3	8	67	2	5	0	0	633
2012	561	2	2	91	3	7	19	0	685
2013	611	4	3	100	3	8	20	0	749
2014	718	7	2	95	5	9	18	0	854
2015	760	7	2	106	2	11	20	0	908
2016	741	3	3	102	2	9	21	0	881
2017	780	2	2	121	1	4	32	0	942
2018	786	1	0	120	4	2	27	0	940
2019	823	2	2	140	4	3	24	0	998
2020	802	4	0	139	6	3	17	0	971
2021	777	4	1	133	5	3	19	0	942
2022	811	5	3	139	8	1	21	0	988
2023	847	6	3	123	7	2	19	0	1007
2024	826	4	3	141	5	0	18	0	997

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 Middleton Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	434	21.0	20.6	31.6
1992	459	21.4	21.4	30.9
1993	488	23.4	20.9	26.6
1994	522	23.7	22.0	29.5
1995	507	26.8	18.9	24.9
1996	507	26.8	18.9	24.9
1997	474	26.2	18.1	28.9
1998	506	26.0	19.5	22.1
1999	478	27.2	17.6	37
2000	493	28.3	17.4	36.3
2001	512	29.1	17.6	39.6
2002	590	31.4	18.8	41.7
2003	590	31.4	18.8	41.7
2004	621	33.0	18.8	43.6
2005	629	32.2	19.5	47.5
2006	675	34.7	19.5	43.9
2007	722	37.3	19.4	42
2008	723	37.7	19.2	43.7
2009	711	38.4	18.5	48.8
2010	681	37.4	18.1	53.7
2011	633	32.5	19.4	58.8
2012	685	35.8	19.0	50.4
2013	749	32.8	22.8	46.7
2014	854	36.6	23.3	45.8
2015	908	40.0	22.7	46.5
2016	881	42.0	20.9	46.9
2017	942	43.8	21.4	46.1
2018	940	44.0	21.3	43
2019	998	45.3	21.9	33.2
2020	971	45.3	21.3	33.8
2021	942	44.5	21.1	24.1
2022	988	45.4	21.7	15.8
2023	1007	45.7	22.0	20.9
2024	997	51.4	19.3	23.5

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 Middleton Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	434	21.0	20.6	31.6
1992	459	21.4	21.4	30.9
1993	488	23.4	20.9	26.6
1994	522	23.7	22.0	29.5
1995	507	26.8	18.9	24.9
1996	507	26.8	18.9	24.9
1997	474	26.2	18.1	28.9
1998	506	26.0	19.5	22.1
1999	478	27.2	17.6	37
2000	493	28.3	17.4	36.3
2001	512	29.1	17.6	39.6
2002	590	31.4	18.8	41.7
2003	590	31.4	18.8	41.7
2004	621	33.0	18.8	43.6
2005	629	32.2	19.5	47.5
2006	675	34.7	19.5	43.9
2007	722	37.3	19.4	42
2008	723	37.7	19.2	43.7
2009	711	38.4	18.5	48.8
2010	681	37.4	18.1	53.7
2011	633	32.5	19.4	58.8
2012	685	35.8	19.0	50.4
2013	749	32.8	22.8	46.7
2014	854	36.6	23.3	45.8
2015	908	40.0	22.7	46.5
2016	881	42.0	20.9	46.9
2017	942	43.8	21.4	46.1
2018	940	44.0	21.3	43
2019	998	45.3	21.9	33.2
2020	971	45.3	21.3	33.8
2021	942	44.5	21.1	24.1
2022	988	45.4	21.7	15.8
2023	1007	45.7	22.0	20.9
2024	997	51.4	19.3	23.5

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 Middleton Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$799 (11.7%)	$6,035 (88.3%)	$6,834

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Middleton Middle School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Math (Middleton Middle School)	46.6	38.4	8.2%
All Grades Math (Middleton District)	49.1	44.8	4.3%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Middleton Middle School)	59.5	35.4	24.1%
All Grades Science (Middleton District)	59.4	41	18.4%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Middleton Middle School)	55.7	55.6	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Middleton District)	57.8	56.6	1.2%
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	998	1007	0.9%
African American	2	6	200%
American Indian	4	7	75%
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	140	123	12.1%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	823	847	2.9%
Two or More Races	24	19	20.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.2%	20.9%	12.3%

Schools Near Middleton 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
Middleton Middle School	Public	6-8	511 West Main Street	Middleton	83644	Canyon County	Middleton District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 585-3251	997	51	19.3	23.5%	826 (82.8%)	4 (0.4%)	141 (14.1%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.8%)	48.1	71^st of 164 public middle schools	56.7%		49.4	46^th of 107 public middle schools	57.0%	25				37.8	41.6				54.7	$6,834	$799	$6,035
Summitvue Middle School	Public	6-8	320 Smeed Parkway	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Vallivue School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 332-6800	769	43	17.8	52.0%	323 (42.0%)	19 (2.5%)	402 (52.3%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	14 (1.8%)	22.5	130^th of 164 public middle schools	20.7%		23.4	81^st of 107 public middle schools	24.3%	49	20.6	25.6	29.8	25.4	35.9	32.0	46.5	55.1	44.8
Syringa Middle School	Public	6-8	1100 Willow Street	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-3305	581	32	18.1	88.1%	182 (31.3%)	2 (0.3%)	367 (63.2%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	5 (0.9%)	18 (3.1%)	11	151^st of 164 public middle schools	7.9%		20	84^th of 107 public middle schools	21.5%	67	16.1	24.1	16.4	18.6	24.4	30.2	38.9	44.2	37.4	$7,966	$1,174	$6,792
Sage Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	18070 Santa Ana Avenue	Caldwell	83687	Canyon County	Vallivue School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 468-4919	842	43	19.8	32.8%	527 (62.6%)	15 (1.8%)	258 (30.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	34 (4.0%)	40.7	84^th of 164 public middle schools	48.8%		53	40^th of 107 public middle schools	62.6%	44	28.0	37.4	42.4	35.7	38.0	50.0	60.3	54.0	54.7	$7,529	$1,066	$6,463
Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	3311 South 10th Avenue	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-3309	552	34	16.3	85.7%	198 (35.9%)	3 (0.5%)	325 (58.9%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (3.4%)	10	153^rd of 164 public middle schools	6.7%		9.2	102^nd of 107 public middle schools	4.7%	51	23.4	24.4	16.8	21.1	21.1	30.4	37.8	38.7	35.8	$8,002	$1,487	$6,515
Vallivue Middle School	Public	6-8	16412 South 10th Avenue	Caldwell	83607	Canyon County	Vallivue School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 454-1426	672	43	15.8	42.9%	354 (52.7%)	2 (0.3%)	292 (43.5%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.2%)	44.3	75^th of 164 public middle schools	54.3%		47.2	50^th of 107 public middle schools	53.3%	25	38.9	39.9	36.3	38.3	40.6	53.3	56.6	57.0	55.7	$7,529	$1,066	$6,463
Star Middle School	Public	6-8	2211 North Pollard Lane	Star	83669	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 350-4471	943	42	22.3	13.1%	761 (80.7%)	9 (1.0%)	111 (11.8%)	14 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (4.9%)	88.1	17^th of 164 public middle schools	89.6%		89.1	7^th of 107 public middle schools	93.5%	10	55.1	66.3	62.7	61.7	64.3	71.2	79.5	76.2	75.9	$7,417	$609	$6,808
Lone Star Middle School	Public	6-8	11055 Lone Star Road	Nampa	83651	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 468-4745	724	39	18.4	48.5%	399 (55.1%)	7 (1.0%)	266 (36.7%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.2%)	38 (5.2%)	24.2	127^th of 164 public middle schools	22.6%		24.6	80^th of 107 public middle schools	25.2%	47	34.7	26.5	30.5	30.8	21.6	48.0	48.9	44.3	47.1	$6,929	$1,058	$5,871
West Middle School	Public	6-8	28 South Midland Boulevard	Nampa	83651	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 468-4750	521	35	14.8	67.0%	228 (43.8%)	5 (1.0%)	258 (49.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	26 (5.0%)	4.1	163^rd of 164 public middle schools	0.6%		3.2	107^th of 107 public middle schools	0.0%	56	11.1	10.3	16.9	12.7	22.7	18.2	27.4	28.0	24.6	$7,833	$1,205	$6,628
South Middle School	Public	6-8	229 West Greenhurst Road	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 468-4740	636	41	15.4	41.7%	371 (58.3%)	5 (0.8%)	215 (33.8%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.1%)	32 (5.0%)	30.9	114^th of 164 public middle schools	30.5%		17.5	88^th of 107 public middle schools	17.8%	26	40.6	40.8	31.2	37.4	26.5	46.1	46.4	47.6	46.8	$7,113	$1,016	$6,097

Frequently Asked Questions about Middleton Middle School

What high school do graduates of Middleton Middle School attend?

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

Is Middleton Middle School a good school?

Middleton Middle School ranks 71^st of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Middleton Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 997 students attended Middleton Middle School.

What district is Middleton Middle School in?

Middleton District

What is the racial makeup of Middleton Middle School?

Students at Middleton Middle School are 83% White, 14% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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