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MIDDLETON MIDDLE SCHOOL

511 WEST MAIN STREET, MIDDLETON, ID 83644MIDDLETON DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,007
Students
Total enrolled
$7,986
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 44% vs nat'l
22.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 43% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 1,007 students in grades 06–08 in MIDDLETON, Idaho.
44% below average funding
District spends $7,986 per pupil, 44% less than the national average of $14,347.
22.0 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

MIDDLETON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a very large middle in MIDDLETON, Idaho, serving grades 06–08 with 1,007 students. The district invests $7,986 per student — 44% below the national average of $14,347, with a 22.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 21% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at MIDDLETON MIDDLE SCHOOL

1,007
Total Students
22.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
21%
Free Lunch
46
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution500 male · 507 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility21%
National avg 52% · 210 students
Student Composition
84%
12%
White84%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black1%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 160213000378

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$7,986Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$7,986
State avg
$12,804
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$3,514
Student Support$1,517
Administration$958
Operations$1,198
Other$799
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $7,986 spent per student, an estimated $3,538 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
66%
17%
State government
66.0%
Local (property tax)
17.1%
Federal programs
16.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 21% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $7,986/student, 44% less than the national average
  • 22.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
MIDDLETON MILL CREEK ELEMENTARYMIDDLETON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARYPURPLE SAGE ELEMENTARY
↓
High School
MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOLMIDDLETON ACADEMY
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyCanyon County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMIDDLETON DISTRICT →
Phone: (208)585-3251
NCES ID: 160213000378
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MIDDLETON seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in MIDDLETON DISTRICT
High
MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL
1,364 students · 09–12
14% FRL
Elem
MIDDLETON MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY
755 students · PK–05
17% FRL
Elem
MIDDLETON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
534 students · PK–05
29% FRL
Elem
PURPLE SAGE ELEMENTARY
497 students · PK–05
● 45 opp25% FRL
High
MIDDLETON ACADEMY
161 students · 06–12
34% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
511 WEST MAIN STREET, MIDDLETON, ID 83644
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.