Enrollment
754
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nampa, ID
East Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160234000811
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Valley Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Idaho schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Nampa · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Valley Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Nampa, ID.
School address
District: Nampa School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160234000811 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Valley Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Valley Middle School
East Valley Middle School is a large middle school in Nampa, Idaho, enrolling 754 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 90% of state schools at 754 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 111 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (44%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Its district draws 25.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Nampa School District also operates Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students) and Columbia High School (1,165 students) alongside East Valley 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 East Valley Middle School compares
East Valley 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▲ 19% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Idaho - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,958
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 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 48.0%
White 43.8%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, East Valley 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 Nampa School District, which includes East Valley Middle School.
$10,958
Per student
-8%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.9%
State 57.4%
Federal 25.6%
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 East Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nampa Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Star Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~754 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Valley Middle School
How many students attend East Valley Middle School?
East Valley Middle School has 754 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nampa, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Valley Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 11% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Valley Middle School?
34.9% of students at East Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Valley Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment, in Nampa, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Valley Middle School?
East Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Valley Middle School rank among middle schools in Nampa?
By Resource Investment Index, East Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Nampa, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Nampa on the city page.
Is East Valley Middle School a good school?
East Valley Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Idaho schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Nampa School District?
Besides East Valley Middle School, Nampa School District also operates Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students), Columbia High School (1,165 students), and Skyview High School (1,146 students). See the Nampa School District district page for the complete list.
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