Alameda Middle School

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Alameda Middle School ranks 57 th of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Alameda Middle School is a public middle school in Pocatello, Idaho, serving 645 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the Pocatello District, which is ranked 32 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Alameda Middle School stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (15.81%) and Native American (1.55%) students compared to nearby Franklin Middle School and Irving Middle School. Academically, the school performs well in science and ELA proficiency, exceeding district and state averages, but lags behind in math proficiency. However, Alameda's chronic absenteeism rate is significantly higher than its counterparts, which could be a contributing factor to its declining statewide ranking, from 24th out of 100 Idaho middle schools in 2017-2018 to 57th out of 164 in 2023-2024.

When compared to nearby schools, Alameda Middle School generally outperforms Irving Middle School but falls short of the higher-performing Franklin Middle School. The school's spending per student is also lower than Irving Middle School but higher than Hawthorne Middle School. By addressing the specific needs of underperforming student subgroups, learning from the practices of higher-performing schools, and exploring budgetary considerations, Alameda Middle School can work to improve its overall performance and provide a better educational experience for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

845 McKinley Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83201-4952

(208) 232-0378

District: Pocatello District

SchoolDigger Rank:
57^th of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,136

Feeder schools for Alameda Middle School:

Elementary:	Lewis & Clark Elementary School
	Rulon M Ellis Elementary School
	Syringa Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Number of students: 645

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.3%

Hispanic:

15.8%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alameda Middle School ranks better than 65.2% of middle schools in Idaho. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Pocatello District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.55. (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 Alameda Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Pocatello District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alameda Middle School is $7,136, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Pocatello District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alameda Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alameda Middle School 57^th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Alameda Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Pocatello District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocatello District 32^nd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alameda Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Alameda Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2015	58.27	31^st	100	69.0%
2016	72.31	22^nd	98	77.6%
2017	74.25	27^th	131	79.4%
2018	71.87	24^th	100	76.0%
2023	59.16	34^th	107	68.2%
2024	56.55	57^th	164	65.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	75.80	7^th	47	85.1%
2023	44.00	15^th	27	44.4%
2024	41.85	19^th	37	48.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Alameda Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	72.62	14^th	60	76.7%
2019	62.36	10^th	28	64.3%
2023	51.21	25^th	51	51.0%
2024	48.18	39^th	72	45.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Alameda Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	74.61	12^th	60	80.0%
2019	57.61	10^th	28	64.3%
2023	64.38	16^th	51	68.6%
2024	56.08	31^st	72	56.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alameda Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	49.54	3^rd	5	40.0%
2024	53.17	21^st	56	62.5%

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Rank History for White students at Alameda Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	71.98	11^th	35	68.6%
2023	52.75	9^th	13	30.8%
2024	63.74	19^th	81	76.5%

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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 Alameda Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	519	9	5	89	11	0	15	648
2016	524	8	4	87	16	4	19	662
2017	548	5	5	108	14	3	16	699
2018	585	3	5	103	23	4	18	741
2019	558	3	6	110	18	4	21	720
2020	504	3	2	114	16	6	24	669
2021	458	4	2	111	9	8	30	622
2022	465	4	2	105	7	9	27	619
2023	492	4	4	102	10	6	27	645

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 Alameda Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	648	34.0	19.0	59.4
2016	662	34.0	19.4	58.5
2017	699	34.4	20.3	52.6
2018	741	37.2	19.9	54
2019	720	34.3	20.9	52.9
2020	669	34.4	19.4	44.8
2021	622	33.4	18.5	46.6
2022	619	32.1	19.2	24.1
2023	645	33.1	19.4	39.7

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 Alameda Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	648	34.0	19.0	59.4
2016	662	34.0	19.4	58.5
2017	699	34.4	20.3	52.6
2018	741	37.2	19.9	54
2019	720	34.3	20.9	52.9
2020	669	34.4	19.4	44.8
2021	622	33.4	18.5	46.6
2022	619	32.1	19.2	24.1
2023	645	33.1	19.4	39.7

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 Alameda Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$897 (12.6%)	$6,240 (87.4%)	$7,136

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alameda 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 (%)
8th Grade Math (Alameda Middle School)	45.7	46.3	0.6%
8th Grade Math (Pocatello District)	47.5	43.6	3.9%
8th Grade Math (Idaho)	40.7	36.8	3.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Alameda Middle School)	58.5	57.5	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pocatello District)	57.2	57.1	0.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	53.5	51.8	1.7%
All Grades Math (Alameda Middle School)	52.6	42.7	9.9%
All Grades Math (Pocatello District)	50.5	46.2	4.3%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Alameda Middle School)	55.9	56.5	0.6%
All Grades Science (Pocatello District)	62.8	49.4	13.4%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Alameda Middle School)	61	56.7	4.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pocatello District)	59	56.8	2.2%
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	720	645	10.4%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	18	10	44.4%
Asian	6	4	33.3%
Hispanic	110	102	7.3%
Pacific Islander	4	6	50%
White	558	492	11.8%
Two or More Races	21	27	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.9%	39.7%	13.2%

Schools Near Alameda 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
Alameda Middle School	Public	6-8	845 McKinley Avenue	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	No	(208) 232-0378	645	33	19.4	39.7%	492 (76.3%)	4 (0.6%)	102 (15.8%)	4 (0.6%)	10 (1.6%)	6 (0.9%)	27 (4.2%)	56.5	57^th of 164 public middle schools	65.2%		59.2	34^th of 107 public middle schools	68.2%	23	40.6	44.3	44.9	43.3	55.0	55.1	60.4	60.8	58.8	$7,136	$897	$6,240
Hawthorne Middle School	Public	6-8	1025 West Eldredge Street	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	No	(208) 237-1680	674	35	19.0	47.5%	479 (71.1%)	4 (0.6%)	95 (14.1%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (9.1%)	4 (0.6%)	30 (4.5%)	38.1	90^th of 164 public middle schools	45.1%		43.3	57^th of 107 public middle schools	46.7%	33	34.8	35.7	37.8	36.1	34.7	51.5	56.4	52.4	53.5	$6,204	$777	$5,428
Irving Middle School	Public	6-8	911 North Grant Avenue	Pocatello	83204	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	No	(208) 232-3039	712	37	19.0	38.6%	566 (79.5%)	4 (0.6%)	90 (12.6%)	3 (0.4%)	19 (2.7%)	3 (0.4%)	27 (3.8%)	43.9	78^th of 164 public middle schools	52.4%		48.3	48^th of 107 public middle schools	55.1%	30	31.1	47.1	42.1	40.1	40.0	51.3	59.7	49.0	53.2	$7,793	$1,161	$6,633
Alpine Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	1195 Alpine Avenue	Chubbuck	83202	Bannock County	The Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	69.2	40^th of 164 public middle schools	75.6%					(n/a)				50.4	50.0				60.4
Franklin Middle School	Public	6-8	2271 East Terry Street	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	No	(208) 233-5590	742	35	21.3	28.8%	602 (81.1%)	9 (1.2%)	76 (10.2%)	12 (1.6%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	37 (5.0%)	79.8	27^th of 164 public middle schools	83.5%		83.7	12^th of 107 public middle schools	88.8%	15	53.5	59.1	54.2	55.7	61.3	64.2	73.6	69.9	69.5	$6,818	$865	$5,953
Aberdeen Middle School	Public	6-8	136 South 4th West	Aberdeen	83210	Bingham County	Aberdeen District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 397-3280	161	11	14.2	65.8%	52 (32.3%)	0 (0.0%)	105 (65.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)								(n/a)				27.7					36.8	$9,111	$1,434	$7,677

Frequently Asked Questions about Alameda Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Alameda Middle School?

Students at Alameda Middle School are 76% White, 16% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Is Alameda Middle School a good school?

Alameda Middle School ranks 57^th of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Alameda Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 645 students attended Alameda Middle School.

What district is Alameda Middle School in?

Pocatello District

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