Enrollment
530
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mountain Home, ID
Hacker Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hacker Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160225000745
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hacker Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #8 of 11
- public schools in Mountain Home · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hacker Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hacker Middle School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Mountain Home, ID.
School address
District: Mountain Home District · Idaho
NCES ID 160225000745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hacker Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hacker Middle School
Hacker Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Mountain Home, Idaho, enrolling 530 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 530 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 181 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #165, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 530 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Mountain Home District spends $8,804 per pupil, 26% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mountain Home District also operates Mountain Home Sr High School (918 students) and West Elementary School (556 students) alongside Hacker 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 Hacker Middle School compares
Hacker 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▲ 21% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Idaho - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,804
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 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
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Hacker Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mountain Home District, which includes Hacker Middle School.
$8,804
Per student
-26%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.7%
State 64.8%
Federal 25.4%
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 Hacker Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Home Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hacker Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary 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 (~530 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hacker Middle School
How many students attend Hacker Middle School?
Hacker Middle School has 530 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mountain Home, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hacker Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hacker Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 7% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hacker Middle School?
35.5% of students at Hacker Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hacker Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hacker Middle School is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Mountain Home, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hacker Middle School?
Hacker Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Hacker Middle School rank among public schools in Mountain Home?
By Resource Investment Index, Hacker Middle School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Mountain Home, 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 Mountain Home on the city page.
Is Hacker Middle School a good school?
Hacker Middle School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 Mountain Home District?
Besides Hacker Middle School, Mountain Home District also operates Mountain Home Sr High School (918 students), West Elementary School (556 students), and Mountain Home Junior High School (500 students). See the Mountain Home District district page for the complete list.
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