- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nampa, ID
South Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160234000419
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Nampa · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Nampa, ID.
School address
District: Nampa School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160234000419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
South Middle School shrank from 675 students in 2022-23 to 636 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 160234000419 · Nampa, ID Middle · MID · TRAD
836 enr · 21.4:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students)
South Middle School shrank from 675 students in 2022-23 to 636 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
South Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nampa Senior H
Nampa Senior High School
1,288 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
1,165 students
- Skyview High S
Skyview High School
1,146 students
- Lone Star Midd
Lone Star Middle School
927 students
- This school
South Middle School
836 students
- East Valley Mi
East Valley Middle School
754 students
What this shows South Middle School reports 836 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Middle School compares
South 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▲ 11% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 836 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
836
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 86% in Idaho - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,136
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 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, South Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nampa School District reports $11,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nampa Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Star Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- 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 (~836 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Middle School
How many students attend South Middle School?
South Middle School has 836 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nampa, ID. CCD year-over-year: 675 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Middle School is 21.4:1, which is 25% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Middle School?
32.4% of students at South Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Middle School is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Nampa, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Middle School?
South Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Nampa?
By Resource Investment Index, South Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Nampa, 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 Nampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Nampa School District?
Besides South Middle School, Nampa School District also operates Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students), Columbia High School (1,165 students), and Skyview High School (1,146 students). See the Nampa School District district page for the complete list.