Serving 386 students in grades 7-8, Donald J Hobbs Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Donald J Hobbs Middle School's student population of 386 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Donald J Hobbs Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Donald J Hobbs Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#400 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
83%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Donald J Hobbs Middle School's ranking?
Donald J Hobbs Middle School is ranked #400 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Donald J Hobbs Middle School?
386 students attend Donald J Hobbs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Donald J Hobbs Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donald J Hobbs Middle School?
Donald J Hobbs Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Donald J Hobbs Middle School offer ?
Donald J Hobbs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Donald J Hobbs Middle School part of?
Donald J Hobbs Middle School is part of Shelley Joint School District.
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