Middleton Heights Elementary

Q: Is Middleton Heights Elementary a good school?

Middleton Heights Elementary ranks 99 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Middleton Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Middleton, Idaho, serving 534 students in grades PK-5. 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.

Middleton Heights Elementary consistently outperforms the Middleton District and the state of Idaho in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 56.3% of students proficient or better in ISAT/Math, compared to 45.6% for the Middleton District and 42.2% for the state. In ISAT/English Language Arts, Middleton Heights had 55.4% of students proficient or better, exceeding the district's 56.4% and the state's 53.3%. The school's performance in ISAT/Science (53%) also surpasses the Middleton District (45%) and the state (41.2%). However, the school has a higher percentage of white students (84.83%) and a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (29.21%) compared to nearby schools, which tend to have more diverse student populations and higher rates of economic disadvantage.

Despite these demographic differences, Middleton Heights Elementary consistently ranks in the top half of Idaho elementary schools, with a ranking of 99 out of 301 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This performance is significantly higher than some nearby schools, such as Washington Elementary School and Sacajawea Elementary School, which are ranked in the bottom 10% of Idaho elementary schools and have a 0-star rating. This suggests that Middleton Heights Elementary has effective educational practices that could be shared with other schools in the Caldwell District and the Middleton District to improve student outcomes across the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

611 Cemetery Road
Middleton, ID 83644-5553

(208) 585-3021

District: Middleton District

SchoolDigger Rank:
99^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,678

Students who attend Middleton Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Middleton Middle School
High:	Middleton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Number of students: 550

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.9%

Hispanic:

10.2%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Middleton Heights Elementary ranks better than 67.1% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Middleton District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.46. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.9%), Hispanic (10.2%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Middleton District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middleton Heights Elementary is 18.3, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Middleton District! (See more...)

Compare Middleton Heights Elementary employs 30 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middleton Heights Elementary is $6,678. 1 elementary schools in the Middleton District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Middleton Heights Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Heights Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	49.79	189^th	335	43.6%
2009	44.04	227^th	349	35.0%
2010	48.80	206^th	356	42.1%
2011	38.26	266^th	359	25.9%
2012	69.57	92^nd	354	74.0%
2013	65.61	114^th	357	68.1%
2015	61.40	82^nd	226	63.7%
2016	54.65	115^th	240	52.1%
2017	64.01	105^th	292	64.0%
2023	70.59	70^th	252	72.2%
2024	65.46	99^th	301	67.1%

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

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, November 6, 2018

This school does not value inclusion and diversity. Having your child attend this school may effect the child's moral compass in a poor manor. It is clear that the school district shares the same sentiment by the lack of discourse and action they have not taken. The education of a developing mind has never been a place for negligence to burrow itself. Coming to the defense of staff in light of their distasteful attire shows where Middleton Heights Elementary stands on the topic of diversity. Consider moving out of the district, charter school, or private school if you value your child's education and outlook of other cultures. Close Quote

by a citizen
Sunday, November 4, 2018

It is a steaming cauldron of racist teachers. Patticularly offensive to Mexican students. Close Quote

by a citizen
Saturday, November 3, 2018

I can't believe that in this day and time we see this kind of racism and political bias. Especially in a elementay school. If a student had attempted to behave in this way, he would have suspended perhaps even expelled
Shame, shame on you. Close Quote

by a citizen
Saturday, November 3, 2018

Racist teachers Close Quote

Enrollment information for Middleton Heights Elementary

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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	413	413
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	423	423
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	442	442
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	424	424
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	422	422
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	422	422
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	459	459
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	486	486
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	481	481
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	470	470
2001	458	1	2	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	491
2002	465	2	5	52	1	n/a	n/a	0	525
2003	465	2	5	52	1	n/a	n/a	0	525
2004	274	1	4	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
2005	279	2	8	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
2006	313	2	9	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	358
2007	361	0	7	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	403
2008	342	5	7	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
2009	402	3	9	45	3	n/a	n/a	0	462
2010	390	4	10	35	2	n/a	n/a	0	441
2011	386	2	3	39	2	5	1	0	438
2012	381	1	0	51	3	9	14	0	459
2013	415	3	0	56	2	6	13	0	495
2014	461	3	0	57	1	4	20	0	546
2015	465	1	0	51	2	2	16	0	537
2016	477	1	0	65	0	3	17	0	563
2017	486	4	0	71	0	1	18	0	580
2018	505	4	0	70	0	0	23	0	602
2019	501	4	0	80	0	0	18	0	603
2020	433	2	0	75	5	0	13	0	528
2021	387	2	1	71	4	1	13	0	479
2022	409	2	1	59	5	1	13	0	490
2023	453	2	4	51	4	2	18	0	534
2024	467	2	3	56	1	2	19	0	550

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 Heights Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	413	20.2	20.4	28.8
1992	423	19.3	21.9	33.1
1993	442	20.3	21.8	31
1994	424	21.3	19.9	32.5
1995	422	20.4	20.7	25.6
1996	422	20.4	20.7	25.6
1997	459	21.3	21.5	32.9
1998	486	22.3	21.8	27.2
1999	481	22.0	21.9	42
2000	470	22.7	20.7	39.8
2001	491	23.4	21.0	44
2002	525	24.7	21.3	50.1
2003	525	24.7	21.3	50.1
2004	316	17.0	18.6	41.8
2005	329	17.5	18.8	49.8
2006	358	20.0	17.9	44.7
2007	403	19.5	20.7	44.4
2008	385	20.0	19.3	44.7
2009	462	22.4	20.6	39.8
2010	441	22.4	19.6	55.6
2011	438	23.1	18.9	54.6
2012	459	23.5	19.5	56.6
2013	495	25.0	19.8	52.3
2014	546	25.7	21.2	53.8
2015	537	25.0	21.4	52.1
2016	563	26.0	21.6	54.9
2017	580	27.0	21.4	55.7
2018	602	27.0	22.2	53.7
2019	603	27.5	21.9	41.1
2020	528	26.0	20.3	40.2
2021	479	23.5	20.3	33.6
2022	490	24.5	20.0	23.5
2023	534	27.0	19.7	29.2
2024	550	30.0	18.3	30

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 Heights Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	413	20.2	20.4	28.8
1992	423	19.3	21.9	33.1
1993	442	20.3	21.8	31
1994	424	21.3	19.9	32.5
1995	422	20.4	20.7	25.6
1996	422	20.4	20.7	25.6
1997	459	21.3	21.5	32.9
1998	486	22.3	21.8	27.2
1999	481	22.0	21.9	42
2000	470	22.7	20.7	39.8
2001	491	23.4	21.0	44
2002	525	24.7	21.3	50.1
2003	525	24.7	21.3	50.1
2004	316	17.0	18.6	41.8
2005	329	17.5	18.8	49.8
2006	358	20.0	17.9	44.7
2007	403	19.5	20.7	44.4
2008	385	20.0	19.3	44.7
2009	462	22.4	20.6	39.8
2010	441	22.4	19.6	55.6
2011	438	23.1	18.9	54.6
2012	459	23.5	19.5	56.6
2013	495	25.0	19.8	52.3
2014	546	25.7	21.2	53.8
2015	537	25.0	21.4	52.1
2016	563	26.0	21.6	54.9
2017	580	27.0	21.4	55.7
2018	602	27.0	22.2	53.7
2019	603	27.5	21.9	41.1
2020	528	26.0	20.3	40.2
2021	479	23.5	20.3	33.6
2022	490	24.5	20.0	23.5
2023	534	27.0	19.7	29.2
2024	550	30.0	18.3	30

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 Heights Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$866 (13.0%)	$5,812 (87.0%)	$6,678

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Middleton Heights Elementary

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Middleton Heights Elementary)	64.8	63.9	0.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Middleton District)	64.2	60.2	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	51.7	5.2%
All Grades Math (Middleton Heights Elementary)	52.5	54.1	1.6%
All Grades Math (Middleton District)	49.1	44.8	4.3%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Middleton Heights Elementary)	62.5	58.3	4.2%
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	603	534	11.4%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	0	4
Hispanic	80	51	36.3%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	501	453	9.6%
Two or More Races	18	18
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.1%	29.2%	11.9%

Schools Near Middleton Heights Elementary

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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 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Middleton Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	611 Cemetery Road	Middleton	83644	Canyon County	Middleton District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 585-3021	550	30	18.3	30.0%	467 (84.9%)	2 (0.4%)	56 (10.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (3.5%)	65.5	99^th of 301 public elementary schools	67.1%		70.6	70^th of 252 public elementary schools	72.2%	29			48.7			56.3	53.0			59.0			55.4	$6,678	$866	$5,812
Middleton Mill Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 North Middleton Road	Middleton	83644	Canyon County	Middleton District	No	No	No	No	(208) 585-3065	727	41	17.7	18.6%	638 (87.8%)	3 (0.4%)	61 (8.4%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (2.5%)	81.3	56^th of 301 public elementary schools	81.4%		81.5	45^th of 252 public elementary schools	82.1%	11			61.8			64.3		64.8	60.6	71.9			66.0	$6,395	$699	$5,695
Mosaics Public School	Public, Charter	K-7	3121 Lincoln Road	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Mosaics Public School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 332-6800	468	24	19.2	37.0%	285 (60.9%)	0 (0.0%)	155 (33.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	22 (4.7%)	37.8	186^th of 301 public elementary schools	38.2%					(n/a)	41.7	56.9	33.9	27.1	45.6	40.8	39.3	45.7	55.2	46.4	45.7	41.3	47.1
Sacajawea Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1710 North Illinois	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-3333	387	25	15.4	91.2%	96 (24.8%)	2 (0.5%)	273 (70.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.8%)	3.6	299^th of 301 public elementary schools	0.7%		2.2	252^nd of 252 public elementary schools	0.0%	47		18.7				17.3	10.1	16.4					20.4	$7,562	$1,297	$6,265
Van Buren Elementary School	Public	K-5	3115 Marble Front Road	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-3326	536	33	16.2	89.7%	186 (34.7%)	4 (0.7%)	324 (60.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.2%)	7.7	285^th of 301 public elementary schools	5.3%		12	228^th of 252 public elementary schools	9.5%	57	29.9	11.2	18.5			20.1	19.7	32.3	15.7	35.1			28.0	$7,967	$1,386	$6,581
Purple Sage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	25709 El Paso Road	Caldwell	83607	Canyon County	Middleton District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-1148	472	26	18.1	26.3%	381 (80.7%)	1 (0.2%)	83 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	51.4	144^th of 301 public elementary schools	52.2%		47.9	135^th of 252 public elementary schools	46.4%	9			49.4							58.4			48.3	$7,504	$853	$6,651
Skyway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	19430 Ward Road	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Vallivue School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 454-0445	755	37	20.4	54.3%	349 (46.2%)	11 (1.5%)	363 (48.1%)	6 (0.8%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.1%)	19.8	239^th of 301 public elementary schools	20.6%		28.4	178^th of 252 public elementary schools	29.4%	61	27.2	38.8	30.7			32.6	28.5			39.0				$7,529	$1,066	$6,463
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Grant Street	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-3321	297	18	16.8	88.6%	139 (46.8%)	3 (1.0%)	139 (46.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.7%)	3.2	300^th of 301 public elementary schools	0.3%		2.7	251^st of 252 public elementary schools	0.4%	49		17.3					10.6			21.6			25.2	$8,366	$1,310	$7,056
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2918 Washington Avenue	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-3317	519	35	15.0	90.6%	140 (27.0%)	4 (0.8%)	355 (68.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.1%)	5.3	293^rd of 301 public elementary schools	2.7%		9.2	239^th of 252 public elementary schools	5.2%	54	21.9	21.7	17.9			20.5	10.4	27.5	18.4	26.3			24.3	$7,860	$1,714	$6,146
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 East Linden	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-3313	508	30	16.9	72.2%	203 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	280 (55.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.1%)	13.8	259^th of 301 public elementary schools	14.0%		17	212^th of 252 public elementary schools	15.9%	47		24.9				31.3	25.7		28.5				32.8	$8,024	$1,440	$6,584

Frequently Asked Questions about Middleton Heights Elementary

What district is Middleton Heights Elementary in?

Middleton District

What is the racial makeup of Middleton Heights Elementary?

Students at Middleton Heights Elementary are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Middleton Heights Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 550 students attended Middleton Heights Elementary.

Is Middleton Heights Elementary a good school?

Middleton Heights Elementary ranks 99^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Middleton Heights Elementary attend?

Students who attend Middleton Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Middleton Middle School
High : Middleton High School

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