The average public middle school diversity score in Idaho is approximately 0.42 per year (2025).
The most diverse public middle schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Idaho is currently Five-county Detention Center, with a diversity score of 0.77.
Diversity Score Range: 0.53
0.77
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.57
Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Idaho (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Five-county Detention Center
Alternative School
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 5-12
423 N 2300 E
Saint Anthony, ID 83445
(208) 624-1500
Saint Anthony, ID 83445
(208) 624-1500
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 6-8
1255 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Rank: #33.
Independence Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: 7-12
155 East Francis Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8825
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8825
Rank: #44.
Fairmont Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.61
Grades: 7-9
2121 North Cole Road
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4790
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4790
Rank: #55.
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
Diversity Score: 0.60
Grades: 1-12
222 12th Ave N
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-7240
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-7240
Rank: #66.
Union High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.59
Grades: 6-12
506 Fletcher Drive
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0559
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0559
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
East Valley Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: 6-8
4085 East Greenhurst Road
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4760
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4760
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: 6-8
645 Mitchell Road
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Lindy Ross Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.57
Grades: PK-8
450 South Oakley Street
Dubois, ID 83423
(208) 374-5206
Dubois, ID 83423
(208) 374-5206
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
West Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.57
Grades: 6-8
28 South Midland Boulevard
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4750
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4750
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Bridge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.57
Grades: 7-8
616 Eastland Drive
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-8505
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-8505
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.57
Grades: PK-8
500 South Lincoln Avenue
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 595-1617
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 595-1617
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Lone Star Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.56
Grades: 6-8
11055 Lone Star Road
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4745
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4745
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Kamiah Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.56
Grades: 4-8
800 12th Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4040
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4040
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Summitvue Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.56
Grades: 6-8
320 Smeed Parkway
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
South Hills Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.56
Grades: 6-8
1550 Harrison Street
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 732-5161
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 732-5161
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Minidoka Junior High Alternative
Alternative School
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: 7-8
650 W State St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Rimrock Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: 6-12
39678 State Highway 78
Bruneau, ID 83604
(208) 834-2260
Bruneau, ID 83604
(208) 834-2260
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
South Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: 7-9
3101 Cassia Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6110
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6110
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
South Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: 6-8
229 West Greenhurst Road
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4740
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4740
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Elevate Academy Nampa
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: 6-11
11425 Orchard Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 861-7283
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 861-7283
Rank: #22 - 2722. - 27.
Gem Prep Nampa
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: K-12
310 West Iowa Avenue
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 468-2848
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 468-2848
Rank: #22 - 2722. - 27.
Gooding Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: 6-8
1047 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Rank: #22 - 2722. - 27.
American Falls Academy
Alternative School
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: 6-12
598 Lincoln
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5008
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5008
Rank: #22 - 2722. - 27.
Basin Alternative High School
Alternative School
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: 6-12
510 North 1st East
Driggs, ID 83422
(208) 228-5928
Driggs, ID 83422
(208) 228-5928
Rank: #22 - 2722. - 27.
Frank Church High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: 7-12
8051 West Salt Creek Court
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5650
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5650
Rank: #22 - 2722. - 27.
Nampa Online Virtual Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: PK-12
3313 Parkridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-2808
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-2808
Rank: #28 - 3628. - 36.
William Thomas Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: 6-8
355 Bannock Avenue
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5203
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5203
Rank: #28 - 3628. - 36.
High Desert
Alternative School
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: 6-12
104 West D Street
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Rank: #28 - 3628. - 36.
Lincoln High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: 7-12
3175 East Lincoln Road
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4447
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 525-4447
Rank: #28 - 3628. - 36.
Vallivue Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: 6-8
16412 South 10th Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 454-1426
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 454-1426
Rank: #28 - 3628. - 36.
Payette Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: 6-12
1312 1st Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 332-6800
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 332-6800
Rank: #28 - 3628. - 36.
Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind
Special Education School
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: PK-12
1450 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4457
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4457
Rank: #28 - 3628. - 36.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: 6-8
3311 South 10th Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3309
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3309
Rank: #28 - 3628. - 36.
Mccain Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: 6-8
400 North Iowa Avenue
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4122
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4122
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Idaho average public middle schools diversity score?
The Idaho average public middle schools diversity score is 0.42 for 2025.
What are public middle schools with the most diversity score in Idaho?
The best top ranked public middle schools in Idaho include Five-county Detention Center, Lakeside Middle School and Independence Alternative High School.
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