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SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

1550 HARRISON STREET, TWIN FALLS, ID 83301TWIN FALLS DISTRICT
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
625
Students
Total enrolled
$9,202
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
36% vs nat'l
17.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
11% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 625 students in grades 06–08 in TWIN FALLS, Idaho.
36% below average funding
District spends $9,202 per pupil, 36% less than the national average of $14,347.
17.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in TWIN FALLS, Idaho, serving grades 06–08 with 625 students. The district invests $9,202 per student — 36% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

625
Total Students
17.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
29%
Free Lunch
37
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution309 male · 316 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility29%
National avg 52% · 183 students
Student Composition
57%
36%
Asian1%
White57%
Hispanic / Latino36%
Black3%
Multiracial1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 160324001093

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,202Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$9,202
State avg
$12,804
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,049
Student Support$1,748
Administration$1,104
Operations$1,380
Other$920
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $9,202 spent per student, an estimated $4,077 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
19%
State government
59.8%
Local (property tax)
19.4%
Federal programs
20.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $9,202/student, 36% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyTwin Falls County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (208)732-5160
NCES ID: 160324001093
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in TWIN FALLS 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.

Location
1550 HARRISON STREET, TWIN FALLS, ID 83301
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.