Homedale Middle School
Homedale Middle School serves 399 students in grades 5-8.
Homedale Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Homedale Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Homedale Middle School's student population of 399 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Homedale Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Homedale Middle School is 0.46, which is more 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
#370 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
33%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
66%
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
44%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Homedale Middle School's ranking?
Homedale Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Homedale Middle School?
399 students attend Homedale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Homedale Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homedale Middle School?
Homedale Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Homedale Middle School offer ?
Homedale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Homedale Middle School part of?
Homedale Middle School is part of Homedale Joint School District.
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