- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Meridian, ID
Pathways Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pathways Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160210000931
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pathways Middle School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Idaho schools.
- #2 of 7
- middle schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pathways Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pathways Middle School ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Meridian, ID.
School address
District: Joint School District No. 2 · Idaho
NCES ID 160210000931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Pathways Middle School shrank from 135 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 14.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 160210000931 · Meridian, ID Middle · SMALL · TRAD
122 enr · 8.7:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (2,463 students)
Pathways Middle School shrank from 135 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 14.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Pathways Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
2,463 students
- Owyhee High Sc
Owyhee High School
1,884 students
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
1,848 students
- Meridian High
Meridian High School
1,774 students
- Eagle High Sch
Eagle High School
1,765 students
- This school 122
Pathways Middle School
122 students
What this shows Pathways Middle School reports 122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pathways Middle School compares
Pathways 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 49% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 22% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 5% in Idaho - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$9,276
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 109 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Pathways Middle School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Joint School District No. 2 reports $9,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pathways Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owyhee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pathways Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,765
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~122 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pathways Middle School
How many students attend Pathways Middle School?
Pathways Middle School has 122 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Meridian, ID. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathways Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathways Middle School is 8.7:1, which is 49% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 45% 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 Pathways Middle School?
23.0% of students at Pathways Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pathways Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pathways Middle School is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Meridian, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pathways Middle School?
Pathways Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (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 Pathways Middle School rank among middle schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Pathways Middle School ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Meridian, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Meridian on the city page.
What other schools are in Joint School District No. 2?
Besides Pathways Middle School, Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students), Owyhee High School (1,884 students), and Rocky Mountain High School (1,848 students). See the Joint School District No. 2 district page for the complete list.