Serving 402 students in grades 7-8, Donald J Hobbs Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Donald J Hobbs Middle School's student population of 402 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Donald J Hobbs Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Donald J Hobbs Middle School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#365 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
84%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Donald J Hobbs Middle School's ranking?
Donald J Hobbs Middle School is ranked #365 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Donald J Hobbs Middle School?
402 students attend Donald J Hobbs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Donald J Hobbs Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donald J Hobbs Middle School?
Donald J Hobbs Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Donald J Hobbs Middle School offer ?
Donald J Hobbs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Donald J Hobbs Middle School part of?
Donald J Hobbs Middle School is part of Shelley Joint School District.
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