- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rupert, ID
East Minico Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Minico Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160219000381
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Minico Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Rupert · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Minico Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Minico Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Rupert, ID.
School address
District: Minidoka County Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160219000381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
East Minico Middle School held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 160219000381 · Rupert, ID Middle · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 17.3:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Minico Senior High School (1,203 students)
East Minico Middle School held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
East Minico Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minico Senior
Minico Senior High School
1,203 students
- Rupert Element
Rupert Elementary School
620 students
- Heyburn Elemen
Heyburn Elementary School
508 students
- West Minico Mi
West Minico Middle School
506 students
- This school
East Minico Middle School
483 students
- Paul Elementar 457
Paul Elementary School
457 students
What this shows East Minico Middle School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Minico Middle School compares
East Minico Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▲ 40% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Idaho - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,772
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino 47.2%
African American 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, East Minico Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Minidoka County Joint District reports $9,772 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Minico Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minico Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rupert Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heyburn Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Minico Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paul Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Minico Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Minico Middle School
How many students attend East Minico Middle School?
East Minico Middle School has 483 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rupert, ID. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Minico Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Minico Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Minico Middle School?
40.9% of students at East Minico Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Minico Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Minico Middle School is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Rupert, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Minico Middle School?
East Minico Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Minico Middle School rank among public schools in Rupert?
By Resource Investment Index, East Minico Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Rupert, 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 Rupert on the city page.
What other schools are in Minidoka County Joint District?
Besides East Minico Middle School, Minidoka County Joint District also operates Minico Senior High School (1,203 students), Rupert Elementary School (620 students), and Heyburn Elementary School (508 students). See the Minidoka County Joint District district page for the complete list.