Serving 530 students in grades 5-6, Hacker 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 27% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hacker Middle School serves the southwest part of the Mountain Home, ID school district, covering an extensive area of approximately 914.9 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being around 35.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hacker Middle School's student population of 530 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Motto
Respect the Bear!
School Rankings
Hacker Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hacker Middle School is 0.55, which is more 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
#542 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.2%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
School Mascot
Bear
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hacker Middle School's ranking?
Hacker Middle School is ranked #542 out of 704 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Hacker Middle School?
530 students attend Hacker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hacker Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hacker Middle School?
Hacker Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hacker Middle School offer ?
Hacker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hacker Middle School part of?
Hacker Middle School is part of Mountain Home School District.
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