Serving 247 students in grades 5-8, Firth 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 43% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Firth Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Firth, ID school district, encompassing approximately 451.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 36.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Firth Middle School's student population of 247 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Firth Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Firth Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#350 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Firth Middle School's ranking?
Firth Middle School is ranked #350 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Firth Middle School?
247 students attend Firth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Firth Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Firth Middle School?
Firth Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Firth Middle School offer ?
Firth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Firth Middle School part of?
Firth Middle School is part of Firth School District.
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