Serving 816 students in grades 6-7, Midway Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 88% (which was higher than the Idaho state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90% (which was higher than the Idaho state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
816 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)88%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)90%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
84%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ID state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% ID state average).
How many students attend Midway Middle School?
816 students attend Midway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Midway Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midway Middle School?
Midway Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Midway Middle School offer ?
Midway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Midway Middle School part of?
Midway Middle School is part of Jefferson County Joint School District.
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