Enrollment
500
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moscow, ID
Moscow Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Moscow Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160222000393
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moscow Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Idaho schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Moscow · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Moscow Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moscow Middle School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Moscow, ID.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.9%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moscow Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moscow Middle School
Moscow Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Moscow, Idaho, enrolling 500 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 500 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 185 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 250 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Moscow District also operates Moscow High School (760 students) and A B Mcdonald Elementary School (341 students) alongside Moscow 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 Moscow Middle School compares
Moscow 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 46% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% 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
$13,116
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.2%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Moscow Middle School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moscow District, which includes Moscow Middle School.
$13,116
Per student
+10%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 42.9%
Federal 14.3%
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 Moscow Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A B Mcdonald Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lena Whitmore Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moscow Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moscow Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~500 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Moscow Middle School
How many students attend Moscow Middle School?
Moscow Middle School has 500 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moscow, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moscow Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moscow Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 6% 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 Moscow Middle School?
15.9% of students at Moscow Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moscow Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Moscow Middle School is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Moscow, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moscow Middle School?
Moscow Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Moscow Middle School rank among public schools in Moscow?
By Resource Investment Index, Moscow Middle School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Moscow, 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 Moscow on the city page.
Is Moscow Middle School a good school?
Moscow Middle School earns 40/100 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 Moscow District?
Besides Moscow Middle School, Moscow District also operates Moscow High School (760 students), A B Mcdonald Elementary School (341 students), and Lena Whitmore Elementary School (248 students). See the Moscow District district page for the complete list.
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