Enrollment
122
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pathways Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pathways Middle School
Pathways Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Meridian, Idaho, enrolling 122 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.7:1, Pathways Middle School is leaner than roughly 95% of Idaho schools and 49% under the state's 17.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 23.0% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 122 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 71 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 109 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Joint School District No. 2 spends $8,438 per pupil, 29% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students) and Owyhee High School (1,884 students) alongside Pathways 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 Pathways Middle School compares
Pathways 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,438
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joint School District No. 2, which includes Pathways Middle School.
$8,438
Per student
-29%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 63.9%
Federal 14.1%
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 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
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~122 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Pathways Middle School a good school?
Pathways Middle School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% 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 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.
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