Serving 281 students in grades 5-8, Firth Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Firth Middle School's student population of 281 students has grown by 116% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 166% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Firth 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 Firth Middle School is 0.25, 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
#380 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
86%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
6%
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 Firth Middle School's ranking?
Firth Middle School is ranked #380 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Firth Middle School?
281 students attend Firth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Firth Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Firth Middle School?
Firth Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Firth Middle School offer ?
Firth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Firth Middle School part of?
Firth Middle School is part of Firth School District.
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