- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Moscow Middle School shrank from 498 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 160222000393 · Moscow, ID Middle · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 14.7:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Moscow High School (760 students)
Moscow Middle School shrank from 498 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Moscow Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moscow High Sc
Moscow High School
760 students
- This school
Moscow Middle School
500 students
- A B Mcdonald E
A B Mcdonald Elementary School
341 students
- Lena Whitmore 248
Lena Whitmore Elementary School
248 students
- West Park Elem 240
West Park Elementary School
240 students
- Moscow Charter 185
Moscow Charter School
185 students
What this shows Moscow Middle School reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moscow Middle School compares
Moscow Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,379
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
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.
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
District finance for Moscow District reports $12,379 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~500 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), down 33.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.