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St Maries Middle School

Summary:

St Maries Middle School is a public middle school in Saint Maries, Idaho, serving 211 students in grades 6-8 as part of the St Maries Joint District. While the school generally performs well academically compared to state averages, it faces some unique challenges, including a significantly less diverse student population and higher rates of chronic absenteeism.

Academically, St Maries Middle School stands out with 52.7% of students proficient or better in ELA, outperforming the state average of 53.3%. However, the school lags behind in math, with only 32.2% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 42.2%. The school's racial makeup is also notably different from nearby Lakeside Middle School, with 85.78% of students being white, compared to Lakeside's more diverse population.

Concerning areas for St Maries Middle School include its high rate of chronic absenteeism, which, although decreasing, remains above the state average at 21.6%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 36.02%, indicating a larger proportion of students from low-income families. These factors, combined with the school's declining statewide ranking, suggest potential equity challenges that the school may need to address to ensure all students have access to a quality education.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1315 Jefferson Avenue
       Saint Maries, ID  83861-1428

(208) 245-3495

District: St Maries Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
77th of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,634 Help


Students who attend St Maries Middle School usually attend:

High:    St Maries High School

Feeder schools for St Maries Middle School:

Elementary:    Heyburn Elementary School
    Upriver Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  198

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.9%
Two or more races:
6.6%
Hispanic:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details St Maries Middle School ranks better than 53% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.15. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.9%), two or more races (6.6%), Hispanic (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St Maries Middle School is 16.1. (See more...)
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Compare St Maries Middle School employs 12.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at St Maries Middle School is $9,634.
Schooldigger Rankings:

St Maries Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks St Maries Middle School 77th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See St Maries Middle School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for St Maries Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 75.32 24th 158 84.8%
2009 63.45 53rd 160 66.9%
2010 71.12 29th 166 82.5%
2011 65.00 48th 169 71.6%
2012 59.91 63rd 171 63.2%
2013 73.84 33rd 173 80.9%
2015 32.32 63rd 100 37.0%
2016 25.68 76th 98 22.4%
2017 29.79 92nd 131 29.8%
2024 44.15 77th 164 53.0%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for St Maries 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 274 274
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 273 273
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 259 259
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 264 264
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 276 276
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 276 276
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 234 234
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 215 215
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 215 215
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 243 243
2001 204 0 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 213
2002 206 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2003 206 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2004 206 1 5 9 15 n/a n/a 0 236
2005 201 0 1 5 10 n/a n/a 0 217
2006 207 2 0 5 8 n/a n/a 0 222
2007 183 2 0 3 9 n/a n/a 0 197
2008 206 3 1 4 7 n/a n/a 0 221
2009 186 2 0 3 6 n/a n/a 0 197
2010 207 3 1 4 5 n/a n/a 0 220
2011 197 1 1 7 2 0 6 0 214
2012 202 0 0 3 2 0 7 0 214
2013 199 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 206
2014 199 0 0 4 3 0 0 0 206
2015 198 0 0 6 3 0 2 0 209
2016 187 0 0 5 6 0 6 0 204
2017 194 0 0 4 4 0 7 0 209
2018 194 0 0 4 6 1 10 0 215
2019 191 0 0 4 1 0 12 0 208
2020 204 0 1 4 1 0 13 0 223
2021 189 1 2 7 2 0 15 0 216
2022 186 2 2 8 1 0 14 0 213
2023 181 3 1 10 2 0 14 0 211
2024 172 2 0 8 3 0 13 0 198

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 St Maries Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 274 11.8 23.2 27
1992 273 13.5 20.2 27.8
1993 259 14.0 18.5 25.1
1994 264 14.2 18.6 31.8
1995 276 12.3 22.4 30.4
1996 276 12.3 22.4 30.4
1997 234 13.2 17.7 16.2
1998 215 12.2 17.6 20
1999 215 12.3 17.5 32.1
2000 243 12.4 19.6 33.7
2001 213 13.0 16.4 40.4
2002 211 12.1 17.4 39.3
2003 211 12.1 17.4 39.3
2004 236 12.5 18.9 39.4
2005 217 12.7 17.1 36.9
2006 222 13.1 16.9 45.5
2007 197 13.1 15.0 47.2
2008 221 13.3 16.6 41.6
2009 197 13.1 15.0 54.3
2010 220 12.9 17.0 55
2011 214 14.0 15.2 60.3
2012 214 13.8 15.5 58.9
2013 206 12.2 16.8 57.3
2014 206 11.4 18.0 51
2015 209 11.0 19.0 51.7
2016 204 12.0 17.0 51
2017 209 12.1 17.2 46.4
2018 215 13.1 16.3 51.2
2019 208 11.6 17.8 47.6
2020 223 12.0 18.4 51.1
2021 216 12.5 17.2 41.2
2022 213 13.0 16.3 41.3
2023 211 11.7 18.0 36
2024 198 12.2 16.1 41.9

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 St Maries Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 274 11.8 23.2 27
1992 273 13.5 20.2 27.8
1993 259 14.0 18.5 25.1
1994 264 14.2 18.6 31.8
1995 276 12.3 22.4 30.4
1996 276 12.3 22.4 30.4
1997 234 13.2 17.7 16.2
1998 215 12.2 17.6 20
1999 215 12.3 17.5 32.1
2000 243 12.4 19.6 33.7
2001 213 13.0 16.4 40.4
2002 211 12.1 17.4 39.3
2003 211 12.1 17.4 39.3
2004 236 12.5 18.9 39.4
2005 217 12.7 17.1 36.9
2006 222 13.1 16.9 45.5
2007 197 13.1 15.0 47.2
2008 221 13.3 16.6 41.6
2009 197 13.1 15.0 54.3
2010 220 12.9 17.0 55
2011 214 14.0 15.2 60.3
2012 214 13.8 15.5 58.9
2013 206 12.2 16.8 57.3
2014 206 11.4 18.0 51
2015 209 11.0 19.0 51.7
2016 204 12.0 17.0 51
2017 209 12.1 17.2 46.4
2018 215 13.1 16.3 51.2
2019 208 11.6 17.8 47.6
2020 223 12.0 18.4 51.1
2021 216 12.5 17.2 41.2
2022 213 13.0 16.3 41.3
2023 211 11.7 18.0 36
2024 198 12.2 16.1 41.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for St Maries Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $820 (8.5%) $8,815 (91.5%) $9,634

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St Maries 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 (St Maries Middle School)36.629.7
 6.9%
   All Grades Math (St Maries Joint District)32.228.9
 3.3%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (St Maries Middle School)58.148.9
 9.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (St Maries Joint District)52.243.8
 8.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students208211
 1.4%
African American03
American Indian12
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic410
 150%
Pacific Islander00
White191181
 5.2%
Two or More Races1214
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.6%36%
 11.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about St Maries Middle School

Students who attend St Maries Middle School usually go on to attend St Maries High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 198 students attended St Maries Middle School.

Students at St Maries Middle School are 87% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

St Maries Middle School ranks 77th of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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