Enrollment
216
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Malad City, ID
Malad Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Malad Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160249000629
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Malad Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Malad City · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Malad Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Malad Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Malad City, ID.
School address
District: Oneida County District · Idaho
NCES ID 160249000629 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Malad Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Malad Middle School
Malad Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Malad City, Idaho, enrolling 216 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.5% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 216 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 216 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Oneida County District spends $5,040 per pupil, 58% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Oneida County District also operates Idaho Home Learning Academy (7,764 students) and Malad Elementary School (386 students) alongside Malad 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 Malad Middle School compares
Malad 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 16% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Idaho - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$5,040
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 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 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 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Malad Middle School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oneida County District, which includes Malad Middle School.
$5,040
Per student
-58%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-70%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.8%
State 90.5%
Federal 6.7%
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 Malad Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Home Learning Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malad Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Malad Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stone Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Malad Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 7,764
- Students per teacher
- 58.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~216 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Malad Middle School
How many students attend Malad Middle School?
Malad Middle School has 216 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Malad City, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malad Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Malad Middle School is 18:1, which is 5% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Malad Middle School?
24.5% of students at Malad Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Malad Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Malad Middle School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Malad City, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Malad Middle School?
Malad Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Malad Middle School rank among public schools in Malad City?
By Resource Investment Index, Malad Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Malad City, 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 Malad City on the city page.
Is Malad Middle School a good school?
Malad Middle School earns 52/100 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 Oneida County District?
Besides Malad Middle School, Oneida County District also operates Idaho Home Learning Academy (7,764 students), Malad Elementary School (386 students), and Malad Senior High School (315 students). See the Oneida County District district page for the complete list.
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