Enrollment
1,018
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Middleton, ID
Middleton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Middleton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160213000378
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middleton Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Idaho schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Middleton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Middleton Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middleton Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Middleton, ID.
School address
District: Middleton District · Idaho
NCES ID 160213000378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.9%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middleton Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middleton Middle School
Middleton Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Middleton, Idaho, enrolling 1,018 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 90% of Idaho schools and 32% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,018 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 81 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
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.
Middleton District also operates Middleton High School (1,443 students) and Middleton Mill Creek Elementary (690 students) alongside Middleton 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 Middleton Middle School compares
Middleton 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 42% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,018 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,018
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 90% in Idaho - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Middleton 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 Middleton District, which includes Middleton Middle School.
$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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middleton Mill Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middleton Heights Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Purple Sage Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middleton Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middleton Middle School'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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~1,018 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Middleton Middle School
How many students attend Middleton Middle School?
Middleton Middle School has 1,018 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Middleton, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middleton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middleton Middle School is 22.6:1, which is 32% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middleton Middle School?
16.9% of students at Middleton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middleton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Middleton Middle School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Middleton, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middleton Middle School?
Middleton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Middleton Middle School rank among public schools in Middleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Middleton Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public 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 public schools in Middleton on the city page.
Is Middleton Middle School a good school?
Middleton Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Middle School, Middleton District also operates Middleton High School (1,443 students), Middleton Mill Creek Elementary (690 students), and Middleton Heights Elementary (573 students). See the Middleton District district page for the complete list.
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