- Enrollment
- 1,445
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Twin Falls, ID
South Hills Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Hills 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 160324001093
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Hills Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Twin Falls · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Hills Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Hills Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Twin Falls, ID.
School address
District: Twin Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160324001093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
South Hills Middle School shrank from 625 students in 2022-23 to 584 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 160324001093 · Twin Falls, ID Middle · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 14.6:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon Ridge High School (1,445 students)
South Hills Middle School shrank from 625 students in 2022-23 to 584 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
South Hills 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
- Robert Stuart
Robert Stuart Middle School
690 students
- Rock Creek Ele
Rock Creek Elementary
601 students
- This school 525
South Hills Middle School
525 students
What this shows South Hills Middle School reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Hills Middle School compares
South Hills 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 2% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% 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
$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 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, South Hills Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Twin Falls District reports $9,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Hills Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Falls High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vera C O'leary Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Stuart Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Hills 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
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Hills Middle School
How many students attend South Hills Middle School?
South Hills Middle School has 525 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Twin Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hills Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 15% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 7% 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 South Hills Middle School?
28.6% of students at South Hills Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Hills Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Hills Middle School is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Twin Falls, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Hills Middle School?
South Hills 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 South Hills Middle School rank among middle schools in Twin Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, South Hills Middle School ranks #3 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 South Hills 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.