Vera C O'Leary Middle School

Summary:

Vera C O'Leary Middle School is a public middle school located in Twin Falls, Idaho, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 783 students. This school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming the Twin Falls District and the state of Idaho in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels.

Vera C O'Leary Middle School has a unique student demographic, with a significantly higher percentage of White students (79.18%) compared to nearby schools like South Hills Middle School (36% Hispanic) and Robert Stuart Middle School (19.87% Hispanic). Additionally, the school has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (19.1%) than the nearby South Hills Middle School (35.2%) and Robert Stuart Middle School (29.1%), indicating better student attendance and engagement.

Vera C O'Leary Middle School's academic performance is consistently strong, with the school ranking among the top middle schools in Idaho, reaching as high as 10th out of 43 schools in the 2018-2019 school year and currently ranking 55th out of 164 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance has remained relatively consistent across different subject areas and grade levels, suggesting a well-rounded and effective educational program that supports the success of its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2350 Elizabeth Boulevard
       Twin Falls, ID  83301-7551


(208) 733-2155

District: Twin Falls District

SchoolDigger Rank:
55th of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,074 Help


Students who attend Vera C O'Leary Middle School usually attend:

High:    Twin Falls High School

Feeder schools for Vera C O'Leary Middle School:

Elementary:    Morningside Elementary School
    Pillar Falls Elementary
    Sawtooth Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.1 Help
Number of students:  783

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.2%
Hispanic:
14.4%
Two or more races:
2.8%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.4% Help


 See top rated Idaho middle schools

 Compare Vera C O'Leary Middle School to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Vera C O'Leary Middle School ranks better than 66.5% of middle schools in Idaho. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Twin Falls District! (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.73. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
Help
Compare Details Vera C O'Leary Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Twin Falls District.  (See more...)
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vera C O'Leary Middle School is $7,074, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Twin Falls District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vera C O'Leary Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vera C O'Leary Middle School 55th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Vera C O'Leary Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Twin Falls District:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Falls District 61st of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Vera C O'Leary Middle School?

Rank History for Vera C O'Leary Middle School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Vera C O'Leary Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 71.66 30th 158 81.0%
2009 64.95 48th 160 70.0%
2010 64.27 46th 166 72.3%
2011 69.93 30th 169 82.2%
2012 67.31 46th 171 73.1%
2013 67.18 49th 173 71.7%
2015 64.37 29th 100 71.0%
2016 65.72 26th 98 73.5%
2017 64.14 41st 131 68.7%
2018 69.25 29th 100 71.0%
2019 68.30 10th 43 76.7%
2021 55.22 16th 42 61.9%
2022 79.84 10th 53 81.1%
2023 64.65 27th 107 74.8%
2024 57.73 55th 164 66.5%
See the entire list of Idaho Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vera C O'Leary Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.79 15th 47 68.1%
2023 41.20 16th 27 40.7%
2024 39.64 21st 37 43.2%
See the entire list of Best Idaho Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Vera C O'Leary Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.44 15th 60 75.0%
2023 53.06 21st 51 58.8%
2024 50.13 36th 72 50.0%
See the entire list of Best Idaho Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Vera C O'Leary Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.62 19th 60 68.3%
2023 60.41 20th 51 60.8%
2024 60.12 27th 72 62.5%
See the entire list of Best Idaho Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Vera C O'Leary Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.22 18th 56 67.9%
See the entire list of Best Idaho Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Vera C O'Leary Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.51 17th 35 51.4%
2022 70.64 10th 29 65.5%
2024 61.31 24th 81 70.4%
See the entire list of Best Idaho Middle Schools for White Students!

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.

Vera C O'Leary Middle School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Idaho Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Vera C O'Leary Middle School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Vera C O'Leary Middle School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Vera C O'Leary Middle School

Help
Compare
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 913 913
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 966 966
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 975 975
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 944 944
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 904 904
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 904 904
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 908 908
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 899 899
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 875 875
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 913 913
2001 814 7 16 66 2 n/a n/a 0 905
2002 806 4 12 74 1 n/a n/a 0 897
2003 806 4 12 74 1 n/a n/a 0 897
2004 784 6 22 77 7 n/a n/a 0 896
2005 796 8 14 85 2 n/a n/a 0 905
2006 812 6 17 95 5 n/a n/a 0 935
2007 814 5 17 93 7 n/a n/a 0 936
2008 808 4 20 108 6 n/a n/a 0 946
2009 785 6 17 104 3 n/a n/a 0 915
2010 726 6 14 119 5 n/a n/a 0 870
2011 699 4 16 121 3 3 5 0 851
2012 732 5 19 134 5 4 5 0 904
2013 702 5 24 162 2 7 6 0 908
2014 756 12 26 128 2 10 13 0 947
2015 714 13 21 126 2 8 17 0 901
2016 760 18 16 117 8 8 9 0 936
2017 773 11 16 141 6 6 7 0 960
2018 676 13 10 92 4 9 5 0 809
2019 673 10 10 100 3 7 8 0 811
2020 727 14 8 101 7 3 15 0 875
2021 632 13 11 93 6 2 16 0 773
2022 644 10 12 93 8 4 14 0 785
2023 620 9 10 113 5 4 22 0 783

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 Vera C O'Leary Middle School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 913 42.5 21.4 18.6
1992 966 45.3 21.3 17.3
1993 975 46.6 20.9 22.4
1994 944 45.2 20.9 19.2
1995 904 45.0 20.1 16.9
1996 904 45.0 20.1 16.9
1997 908 45.5 20.0 19.1
1998 899 44.8 20.1 20.7
1999 875 45.9 19.1 29.4
2000 913 48.0 19.0 29.5
2001 905 51.9 17.4 32.9
2002 897 52.2 17.2 34.1
2003 897 52.2 17.2 34.1
2004 896 49.1 18.2 36.2
2005 905 49.5 18.3 39.8
2006 935 51.2 18.3 42.9
2007 936 51.6 18.1 37.8
2008 946 52.6 18.0 45.1
2009 915 54.5 16.8 44.5
2010 870 42.3 20.5 53.4
2011 851 47.7 17.8 60.3
2012 904 45.8 19.7 54.4
2013 908 42.6 21.3 52.3
2014 947 42.5 22.2 51.2
2015 901 44.0 20.4 43.8
2016 936 47.0 19.9 46.8
2017 960 46.3 20.7 45.4
2018 809 38.8 20.8 38.8
2019 811 37.3 21.7 33.7
2020 875 38.3 22.7 33
2021 773 33.8 22.8 25.2
2022 785 35.8 21.9 12.1
2023 783 36.9 21.1 26.4

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 Vera C O'Leary Middle School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 913 42.5 21.4 18.6
1992 966 45.3 21.3 17.3
1993 975 46.6 20.9 22.4
1994 944 45.2 20.9 19.2
1995 904 45.0 20.1 16.9
1996 904 45.0 20.1 16.9
1997 908 45.5 20.0 19.1
1998 899 44.8 20.1 20.7
1999 875 45.9 19.1 29.4
2000 913 48.0 19.0 29.5
2001 905 51.9 17.4 32.9
2002 897 52.2 17.2 34.1
2003 897 52.2 17.2 34.1
2004 896 49.1 18.2 36.2
2005 905 49.5 18.3 39.8
2006 935 51.2 18.3 42.9
2007 936 51.6 18.1 37.8
2008 946 52.6 18.0 45.1
2009 915 54.5 16.8 44.5
2010 870 42.3 20.5 53.4
2011 851 47.7 17.8 60.3
2012 904 45.8 19.7 54.4
2013 908 42.6 21.3 52.3
2014 947 42.5 22.2 51.2
2015 901 44.0 20.4 43.8
2016 936 47.0 19.9 46.8
2017 960 46.3 20.7 45.4
2018 809 38.8 20.8 38.8
2019 811 37.3 21.7 33.7
2020 875 38.3 22.7 33
2021 773 33.8 22.8 25.2
2022 785 35.8 21.9 12.1
2023 783 36.9 21.1 26.4

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 Vera C O'Leary Middle School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $852 (12.0%) $6,222 (88.0%) $7,074

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Vera C O'Leary 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 10th of 43 Middle schoolsRanks 27th of 107 Middle schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Vera C O'Leary Middle School)54.137.9
 16.2%
   6th Grade Math (Twin Falls District)39.633.8
 5.8%
   6th Grade Math (Idaho)4339.4
 3.6%
7th Grade Math (Vera C O'Leary Middle School)56.449.6
 6.8%
   7th Grade Math (Twin Falls District)42.636
 6.6%
   7th Grade Math (Idaho)45.741.3
 4.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vera C O'Leary Middle School)65.966.1
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Falls District)55.149.2
 5.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)57.753.8
 3.9%
8th Grade Math (Vera C O'Leary Middle School)52.153.4
 1.3%
   8th Grade Math (Twin Falls District)32.537.4
 4.9%
   8th Grade Math (Idaho)40.736.8
 3.9%
All Grades Math (Vera C O'Leary Middle School)54.346.9
 7.4%
   All Grades Math (Twin Falls District)42.138.8
 3.3%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Vera C O'Leary Middle School)55.936.7
 19.2%
   All Grades Science (Twin Falls District)5638.9
 17.1%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Vera C O'Leary Middle School)63.558.9
 4.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Twin Falls District)50.948.5
 2.4%
   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 Students811783
 3.5%
African American109
 10%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian1010
Hispanic100113
 13%
Pacific Islander74
 42.9%
White673620
 7.9%
Two or More Races822
 175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.7%26.4%
 7.2%


Schools Near Vera C O'Leary Middle School









Frequently Asked Questions about Vera C O'Leary Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 783 students attended Vera C O'Leary Middle School.

Students who attend Vera C O'Leary Middle School usually go on to attend Twin Falls High School

Vera C O'Leary Middle School ranks 55th of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Vera C O'Leary Middle School are 79% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% African American.


Rate Vera C O'Leary Middle School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Vera C O'Leary Middle School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 69 milliseconds.