Enrollment
690
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Twin Falls, ID
Robert Stuart Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Robert Stuart Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160324000553
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Stuart Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Twin Falls · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Stuart Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Stuart Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Twin Falls, ID.
School address
District: Twin Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160324000553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Stuart Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert Stuart Middle School
Robert Stuart Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Twin Falls, Idaho, enrolling 690 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 690 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 154 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Twin Falls District spends $8,807 per pupil, 26% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 162 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 690 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Twin Falls District also operates Canyon Ridge High School (1,445 students) and Twin Falls High School (1,381 students) alongside Robert Stuart 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 Robert Stuart Middle School compares
Robert Stuart 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 33% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Idaho - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,807
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
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 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Robert Stuart Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Twin Falls District, which includes Robert Stuart Middle School.
$8,807
Per student
-26%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 59.8%
Federal 20.8%
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 Robert Stuart Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Falls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vera C O'leary Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pillar Falls Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Stuart Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,445
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~690 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert Stuart Middle School
How many students attend Robert Stuart Middle School?
Robert Stuart Middle School has 690 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Twin Falls, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Stuart Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Stuart Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert Stuart Middle School?
19.6% of students at Robert Stuart Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Stuart Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Robert Stuart Middle School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Twin Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Stuart Middle School?
Robert Stuart Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Robert Stuart Middle School rank among middle schools in Twin Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Stuart Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Twin Falls, 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 Twin Falls on the city page.
Is Robert Stuart Middle School a good school?
Robert Stuart Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 Twin Falls District?
Besides Robert Stuart Middle School, Twin Falls District also operates Canyon Ridge High School (1,445 students), Twin Falls High School (1,381 students), and Vera C O'leary Middle School (758 students). See the Twin Falls District district page for the complete list.
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