- Enrollment
- 1,443
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Middleton Academy grew from 161 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 160213000777 · Middleton, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
129 enr · 12.9:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Middleton High School (1,443 students)
Middleton Academy grew from 161 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Middleton Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middleton High
Middleton High School
1,443 students
- Middleton Midd
Middleton Middle School
1,018 students
- Middleton Mill
Middleton Mill Creek Elementary
690 students
- Middleton Heig 573
Middleton Heights Elementary
573 students
- Purple Sage El 453
Purple Sage Elementary
453 students
- This school 129
Middleton Academy
129 students
What this shows Middleton Academy reports 129 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middleton Academy compares
Middleton Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,092
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
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.
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
District finance for Middleton District reports $9,092 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,018
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~129 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), up 13.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.