MIDDLETON DISTRICT

MIDDLETON, Idaho — 6 schools

4,318
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$7,986
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

MIDDLETON DISTRICT operates 6 public schools serving 4,318 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,306 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Canyon County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $7,986 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 17.1% local, 66.0% state, and 16.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $45,384 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 19/100, ranked #138 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (4 AP courses district-wide), a 424.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 79.9% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American across the district's schools.

Middleton High School accounts for 33.5% of all MIDDLETON DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means MIDDLETON DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

MIDDLETON DISTRICT school enrollment varies 11× across entities

MIDDLETON DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 129 students (lowest) to 1,443 students (highest), a spread of 1,314 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

MIDDLETON DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 424:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

16.9%
Federal
66.0%
State
17.1%
Local

Funding Equity

19
Equity Score
138 / 139
State Rank
48
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Canyon County county, where this district is located.

$1,170
Studio/mo
$1,381
1 BR/mo
$1,655
2 BR/mo
$2,318
3 BR/mo
$2,772
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$45,384
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in MIDDLETON DISTRICT.

White 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Multiracial 2.3%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
4 AP courses total
424.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in MIDDLETON DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Middleton High School
1,443
Middleton Middle School
1,018
Middleton Mill Creek Elementary
690
Middleton Heights Elementary
573
Purple Sage Elementary
453
Middleton Academy
129

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MIDDLETON DISTRICT?

MIDDLETON DISTRICT has 6 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 4 other. Total enrollment is 4,318 students.

How much does MIDDLETON DISTRICT spend per student?

MIDDLETON DISTRICT spends $7,986 per student. The district has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #138 in Idaho.

What is the average teacher salary in MIDDLETON DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in MIDDLETON DISTRICT is $45,384 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near MIDDLETON DISTRICT?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Canyon County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of MIDDLETON DISTRICT?

MIDDLETON DISTRICT students are 79.9% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for MIDDLETON DISTRICT?

MIDDLETON DISTRICT has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #138 out of 139 districts in Idaho. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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