Serving 857 students in grades 6-8, Post Falls Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 857 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Post Falls Middle School's student population of 857 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
857 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Post Falls Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Post Falls Middle School is 0.20, 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
#231 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
89%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Post Falls Middle School's ranking?
Post Falls Middle School is ranked #231 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Post Falls Middle School often compared to?
Post Falls Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River City Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Post Falls Middle School?
857 students attend Post Falls Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Post Falls Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Post Falls Middle School?
Post Falls Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Post Falls Middle School offer ?
Post Falls Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Post Falls Middle School part of?
Post Falls Middle School is part of Post Falls School District.
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