Enrollment
129
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middleton, ID
Middleton Academy
Federal NCES profile for Middleton Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160213000777
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middleton Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Middleton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Middleton Academy has class sizes smaller than 81% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middleton Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Middleton, ID.
School address
District: Middleton District · Idaho
NCES ID 160213000777 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middleton Academy compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middleton Academy
Middleton Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Middleton, Idaho, enrolling 129 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.0% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 129 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 81 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 129 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Middleton District spends $7,244 per pupil, 39% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 63 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 129 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Middleton District also operates Middleton High School (1,443 students) and Middleton Middle School (1,018 students) alongside Middleton Academy.
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 Middleton Academy compares
Middleton Academy on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 4% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
129
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 19% in Idaho - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$7,244
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 129 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.8 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 65.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Middleton Academy is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middleton District, which includes Middleton Academy.
$7,244
Per student
-39%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.1%
State 66.0%
Federal 16.9%
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 Middleton Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleton Mill Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleton Heights Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Purple Sage Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middleton Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,443
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other 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 (~129 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Middleton Academy
How many students attend Middleton Academy?
Middleton Academy has 129 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Middleton, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middleton Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Middleton Academy is 12.9:1, which is 25% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 18% 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 Middleton Academy?
28.0% of students at Middleton Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middleton Academy?
The largest demographic group at Middleton Academy is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Middleton, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middleton Academy?
Middleton Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Middleton Academy rank among schools in Middleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Middleton Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Middleton, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Middleton on the city page.
Is Middleton Academy a good school?
Middleton Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Middleton District?
Besides Middleton Academy, Middleton District also operates Middleton High School (1,443 students), Middleton Middle School (1,018 students), and Middleton Mill Creek Elementary (690 students). See the Middleton District district page for the complete list.
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