Serving 668 students in grades 6-8, East Valley 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 16% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
East Valley Middle School's student population of 668 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
668 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Valley 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 East Valley Middle School is 0.57, which is more 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
#681 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
45%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
48%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Valley Middle School's ranking?
East Valley Middle School is ranked #681 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are East Valley Middle School often compared to?
East Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Middle School, Idaho Arts Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend East Valley Middle School?
668 students attend East Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of East Valley Middle School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Valley Middle School?
East Valley Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Valley Middle School offer ?
East Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is East Valley Middle School part of?
East Valley Middle School is part of Nampa School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break (Calendar)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break (Calendar)
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break (Calendar)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break (Calendar)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break (Calendar)
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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