South Hills Middle School

Summary:

South Hills Middle School is a public middle school in Twin Falls, Idaho, serving 625 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Twin Falls School District, which is ranked 61 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Hills Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 20.4% of students were proficient or better in ISAT/Math, compared to 36.8% for the Twin Falls District and 42.2% for the state. The school also has significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates at 35.2%, compared to nearby Robert Stuart Middle School (29.1%) and Vera C O'Leary Middle School (19.1%). Additionally, South Hills Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (29.28%) compared to the nearby schools.

The school's performance data shows significant achievement gaps between White and Hispanic students, with the school ranking 75 out of 81 Idaho middle schools for White students, but only 51 out of 56 for Hispanic students in ISAT/Math proficiency. While South Hills Middle School is part of the same district as the higher-performing Robert Stuart Middle School and Vera C O'Leary Middle School, it lags significantly behind these schools in academic achievement, attendance, and socioeconomic factors, suggesting opportunities for the district to learn from the practices and strategies of the higher-performing schools to improve outcomes at South Hills Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1550 Harrison Street
       Twin Falls, ID  83301-8727


(208) 732-5161

District: Twin Falls District

SchoolDigger Rank:
147th of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,182 Help


Feeder schools for South Hills Middle School:

Elementary:    Bickel Elementary School
    Lincoln Elementary School
    Oregon Trail Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  625

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.4%
Hispanic:
36.0%
African American:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.3% Help


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Compare Details South Hills Middle School ranks worse than 89.6% of middle schools in Idaho. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Twin Falls District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.83. (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 South Hills Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Twin Falls District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Hills Middle School is $8,182, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Twin Falls District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Hills Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Hills Middle School 147th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See South Hills Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Twin Falls District:

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


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Rank History for South Hills Middle School

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Rank History for all students at South Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 5.69 51st 53 3.8%
2023 13.29 95th 107 11.2%
2024 11.83 147th 164 10.4%
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Rank History for Female students at South Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.59 60th 60 0.0%
2023 14.37 49th 51 3.9%
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Rank History for Male students at South Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.00 55th 60 8.3%
2023 3.85 51st 51 0.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 14.32 15th 17 11.8%
2024 21.03 51st 56 8.9%
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Rank History for White students at South Hills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 6.47 28th 29 3.4%
2024 12.64 75th 81 7.4%
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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.

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Hills Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 384 14 16 208 2 1 11 0 636
2019 352 16 16 197 2 4 8 0 595
2020 400 18 17 218 4 2 10 0 669
2021 376 16 12 246 6 1 8 0 665
2022 363 20 6 238 4 2 9 0 642
2023 359 21 7 225 1 4 8 0 625

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 South Hills Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 636 34.0 18.6 48.6
2019 595 34.7 17.1 91.8
2020 669 35.4 18.8 43
2021 665 35.6 18.6 38.6
2022 642 35.6 18.0 27.7
2023 625 36.5 17.1 29.3

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 South Hills Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 636 34.0 18.6 48.6
2019 595 34.7 17.1 91.8
2020 669 35.4 18.8 43
2021 665 35.6 18.6 38.6
2022 642 35.6 18.0 27.7
2023 625 36.5 17.1 29.3

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 South Hills Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,256 (15.4%) $6,926 (84.6%) $8,182

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Hills 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 (%)
7th Grade Math (South Hills Middle School)31.516.5
 15%
   7th Grade Math (Twin Falls District)42.635.7
 6.9%
   7th Grade Math (Idaho)45.741.6
 4.1%
All Grades Math (South Hills Middle School)27.622.6
 5%
   All Grades Math (Twin Falls District)42.138.8
 3.3%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (South Hills Middle School)25.728.3
 2.6%
   All Grades Science (Twin Falls District)5638.9
 17.1%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Hills Middle School)42.534.2
 8.3%
   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 Students595625
 5%
African American1621
 31.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian167
 56.3%
Hispanic197225
 14.2%
Pacific Islander44
White352359
 2%
Two or More Races88
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.8%29.3%
 62.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Hills Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 625 students attended South Hills Middle School.

South Hills Middle School ranks in the bottom 10.4% of Idaho middle schools.

Students at South Hills Middle School are 57% White, 36% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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

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