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:
147^th of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,182

Feeder schools for South Hills Middle School:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 584

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.5%

Hispanic:

38.2%

African American:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.8%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.83. (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 Racial makeup is: White (54.5%), Hispanic (38.2%), African American (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Hills Middle School is 16.5, which is the 2^nd best among 3 middle schools in the Twin Falls District. (See more...)

Compare South Hills Middle School employs 35.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Hills Middle School is $8,182, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 middle schools in the Twin Falls District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Hills Middle School:

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

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Twin Falls District:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Falls District 61^st 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
2022	5.69	51^st	53	3.8%
2023	13.29	95^th	107	11.2%
2024	11.83	147^th	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	60^th	60	0.0%
2023	14.37	49^th	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	55^th	60	8.3%
2023	3.85	51^st	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	15^th	17	11.8%
2024	21.03	51^st	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	28^th	29	3.4%
2024	12.64	75^th	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.

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	Total
2018	384	14	16	208	2	1	11	636
2019	352	16	16	197	2	4	8	595
2020	400	18	17	218	4	2	10	669
2021	376	16	12	246	6	1	8	665
2022	363	20	6	238	4	2	9	642
2023	359	21	7	225	1	4	8	625
2024	318	23	6	223	2	4	8	584

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
2024	584	35.3	16.5	36.8

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
2024	584	35.3	16.5	36.8

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 South Hills Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (South Hills Middle School)	31.5	16.5	15%
7th Grade Math (Twin Falls District)	42.6	35.7	6.9%
7th Grade Math (Idaho)	45.7	41.6	4.1%
All Grades Math (South Hills Middle School)	27.6	22.6	5%
All Grades Math (Twin Falls District)	42.1	38.8	3.3%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (South Hills Middle School)	25.7	28.3	2.6%
All Grades Science (Twin Falls District)	56	38.9	17.1%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Hills Middle School)	42.5	34.2	8.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Twin Falls District)	50.9	48.5	2.4%
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	595	625	5%
African American	16	21	31.3%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	16	7	56.3%
Hispanic	197	225	14.2%
Pacific Islander	4	4
White	352	359	2%
Two or More Races	8	8
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.8%	29.3%	62.5%

Schools Near South Hills 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
South Hills Middle School	Public	6-8	1550 Harrison Street	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 732-5161	584	35	16.5	36.8%	318 (54.5%)	23 (3.9%)	223 (38.2%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.7%)	8 (1.4%)	11.8	147^th of 164 public middle schools	10.4%		13.3	95^th of 107 public middle schools	11.2%	52			21.9	20.4	30.1	31.3	36.8	36.1	34.7	$8,182	$1,256	$6,926
Bridge Academy	Public	7-8	616 Eastland Drive	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 733-8505	46	5	9.2	76.1%	26 (56.5%)	2 (4.3%)	15 (32.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)										$10,910	$1,115	$9,794
Vera C O'Leary Middle School	Public	6-8	2350 Elizabeth Boulevard	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	No	(208) 733-2155	770	36	21.2	26.4%	607 (78.8%)	7 (0.9%)	112 (14.5%)	13 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.8%)	24 (3.1%)	57.7	55^th of 164 public middle schools	66.5%		64.7	27^th of 107 public middle schools	74.8%	28	45.9	45.4	51.1	47.5	38.3	57.0	55.2	66.9	59.8	$7,074	$852	$6,222
Robert Stuart Middle School	Public	6-8	644 Caswell Avenue West	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 733-4875	748	39	19.0	20.3%	512 (68.4%)	35 (4.7%)	161 (21.5%)	10 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (1.6%)	16 (2.1%)	22.5	131^st of 164 public middle schools	20.1%		37.7	62^nd of 107 public middle schools	42.1%	69	35.1	31.2	27.6	31.3	33.9	42.1	41.9	42.1	42.1	$7,907	$1,207	$6,699
Kimberly Middle School	Public	6-8	525 Center Street West	Kimberly	83341	Twin Falls County	Kimberly District	No	No	No	No	(208) 423-4170	489	25	19.3	27.8%	407 (83.2%)	3 (0.6%)	72 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	27.8	121^st of 164 public middle schools	26.2%		23.4	82^nd of 107 public middle schools	23.4%	39				29.4	33.1			46.4	44.1	$6,268	$483	$5,785
Filer Middle School	Public	7-8	299 Highway 30	Filer	83328	Twin Falls County	Filer District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 326-5906	266	14	19.1	36.8%	216 (81.2%)	3 (1.1%)	43 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	44.2	76^th of 164 public middle schools	53.7%		55.9	37^th of 107 public middle schools	65.4%	39				42.9	33.4				52.5	$7,346	$1,064	$6,282
Filer Intermediate School	Public	4-6	833 6th Street West	Filer	83328	Twin Falls County	Filer District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 326-3069	332	17	20.0	38.3%	276 (83.1%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (16.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				37.8					53.4	$6,839	$993	$5,846
Jerome Middle School	Public	6-8	520 10th Avenue West	Jerome	83338	Jerome County	Jerome Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 324-8134	972	52	18.7	58.3%	403 (41.5%)	4 (0.4%)	549 (56.5%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.6%)	20.1	133^rd of 164 public middle schools	18.9%		14.4	91^st of 107 public middle schools	15.0%	42				23.5	33.5				37.2	$6,551	$1,043	$5,509
Buhl Middle School	Public	6-8	525 Sawtooth Boulevard	Buhl	83316	Twin Falls County	Buhl Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 543-8292	297	17	17.4	48.8%	190 (64.0%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (34.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)								(n/a)				35.8					43.9	$8,358	$1,255	$7,103

Frequently Asked Questions about South Hills Middle School

Is South Hills Middle School a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of South Hills Middle School?

Students at South Hills Middle School are 54% White, 38% Hispanic, 4% African American, 1% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is South Hills Middle School in?

Twin Falls District

How many students attend South Hills Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 584 students attended South Hills Middle School.

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