- Enrollment
- 1,445
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Robert Stuart Middle School held near 748 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 160324000553 · Twin Falls, ID Middle · MID · TRAD
690 enr · 18.2:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon Ridge High School (1,445 students)
Robert Stuart Middle School held near 748 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Robert Stuart Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon Ridge H
Canyon Ridge High School
1,445 students
- Twin Falls Hig
Twin Falls High School
1,381 students
- Vera C O'leary
Vera C O'leary Middle School
758 students
- This school
Robert Stuart Middle School
690 students
- Rock Creek Ele
Rock Creek Elementary
601 students
- Pillar Falls E
Pillar Falls Elementary
582 students
What this shows Robert Stuart Middle School reports 690 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Stuart Middle School compares
Robert Stuart Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,657
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 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.
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
District finance for Twin Falls District reports $9,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,381
- 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
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 (~690 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 765 (2022-23) → 748 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.