Enrollment
672
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kuna, ID
Kuna Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kuna Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160177000306
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kuna Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Kuna · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kuna Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kuna Middle School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Kuna, ID.
School address
District: Kuna Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160177000306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.7%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kuna Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kuna Middle School
Kuna Middle School is a large middle school in Kuna, Idaho, enrolling 672 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 672 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 166 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Kuna Joint District spends $8,637 per pupil, 28% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kuna Joint District also operates Kuna High School (1,624 students) and Reed Elementary School (675 students) alongside Kuna 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 Kuna Middle School compares
Kuna 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 23% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Idaho - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$8,637
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 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 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 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Kuna Middle School is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kuna Joint District, which includes Kuna Middle School.
$8,637
Per student
-28%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 58.9%
Federal 18.1%
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 Kuna Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuna High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reed Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver Trail Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont H Teed Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crimson Point Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kuna Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~672 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kuna Middle School
How many students attend Kuna Middle School?
Kuna Middle School has 672 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kuna, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kuna Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kuna Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 15% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 7% 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 Kuna Middle School?
22.7% of students at Kuna Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kuna Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kuna Middle School is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Kuna, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kuna Middle School?
Kuna Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Kuna Middle School rank among public schools in Kuna?
By Resource Investment Index, Kuna Middle School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Kuna, 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 Kuna on the city page.
Is Kuna Middle School a good school?
Kuna Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 Kuna Joint District?
Besides Kuna Middle School, Kuna Joint District also operates Kuna High School (1,624 students), Reed Elementary School (675 students), and Silver Trail Elementary School (628 students). See the Kuna Joint District district page for the complete list.
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