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Midvale School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 161 students in Midvale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Midvale School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
161 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Midvale School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.43
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,431 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,430 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
62,724 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
20%
# Black Students
n/a
3,729 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
148 Students
230,541 Students
% White Students
92%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,059 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
10,792 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12
4,108
# Students in K Grade:
7
20,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
10
22,594
# Students in 2nd Grade:
11
23,529
# Students in 3rd Grade:
11
23,643
# Students in 4th Grade:
6
23,790
# Students in 5th Grade:
13
24,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
11
24,172
# Students in 7th Grade:
11
24,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
16
24,908
# Students in 9th Grade:
12
25,461
# Students in 10th Grade:
14
25,794
# Students in 11th Grade:
16
24,843
# Students in 12th Grade:
11
23,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,155 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,783 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$3,215 MM

Spending
$2 MM
$2,956 MM

Revenue / Student
$15,155
$10,185

Spending / Student
$12,783
$9,364

Best Midvale School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midvale School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
56 North School Road
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2234
Grades: PK-12
| 146 students
Rank: n/an/a
Midvale Alternative School
Alternative School
45 North School Road
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2347
Midvale, ID 83645
(208) 355-2347
Grades: 7-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Midvale School District?
Midvale School District manages 2 public schools serving 161 students.
What is the rank of Midvale School District?
Midvale School District is ranked #112 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Midvale School District?
92% of Midvale School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Midvale School District?
Midvale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Midvale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,783 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
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