Enrollment
138
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aberdeen, ID
Aberdeen Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Aberdeen Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160003000829
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aberdeen Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Aberdeen Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aberdeen Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Aberdeen, ID.
School address
District: Aberdeen District · Idaho
NCES ID 160003000829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.8%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+125% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aberdeen Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aberdeen Middle School
Aberdeen Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Aberdeen, Idaho, enrolling 138 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 65.8% of students qualify for free meals, 125% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 138 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (31%) (diversity index 44/100).
Its district draws 26.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Aberdeen District also operates Aberdeen Elementary School (274 students) and Aberdeen High School (213 students) alongside Aberdeen Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aberdeen Middle School compares
Aberdeen Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 125% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 125% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 17% in Idaho - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,378
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.1%
White 31.2%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Aberdeen Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aberdeen District, which includes Aberdeen Middle School.
$11,378
Per student
-5%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 54.5%
Federal 26.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Aberdeen Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aberdeen Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~138 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Aberdeen Middle School
How many students attend Aberdeen Middle School?
Aberdeen Middle School has 138 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aberdeen, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aberdeen Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aberdeen Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 27% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aberdeen Middle School?
65.8% of students at Aberdeen Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aberdeen Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Aberdeen Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aberdeen Middle School?
Aberdeen Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Aberdeen Middle School rank among public schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Aberdeen Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Aberdeen, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Aberdeen on the city page.
Is Aberdeen Middle School a good school?
Aberdeen Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Idaho schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Aberdeen District?
Besides Aberdeen Middle School, Aberdeen District also operates Aberdeen Elementary School (274 students) and Aberdeen High School (213 students). See the Aberdeen District district page for the complete list.
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