For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 7,461 students in 83642, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 83642, ID are Compass Public Charter School, Idaho Fine Arts Academy and Victory Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 83642 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 83642, ID have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83642, ID Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Compass Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4667 West Aviator Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Gr: K-12 | 1,265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Idaho Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
915 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4420
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4420
Gr: 6-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Victory Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
920 West Kodiak Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4443
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4443
Gr: 6-8 | 1,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4141 East Pine Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4270
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4270
Gr: 6-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Meridian Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1507 West 8th Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4225
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4225
Gr: 6-8 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Rebound School Of Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 East Watertower Street S1
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5233
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-5233
Gr: 6-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Crossroads Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 North Nola
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4275
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4275
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
83642, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ada Professional-technical Center (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
1900 West Pine
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4198
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4198
Gr: 10-12
1422 S. Tech Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-5847
Gr: 7-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Riverside Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6075 N Locust Grove Rd
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-4759
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 887-4759
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 83642, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 83642, ID include Compass Public Charter School, Idaho Fine Arts Academy and Victory Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 83642?
10 public middle schools are located in 83642.
What is the racial composition of students in 83642?
83642 public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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