Serving 937 students in grades 6-8, Jerome 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 23% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 937 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jerome Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Jerome, ID, encompassing approximately 313.5 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 13.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 32.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jerome Middle School's student population of 937 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
937 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Jerome 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 Jerome Middle School is 0.50, 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
#608 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
60%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Jerome School District Colors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jerome Middle School's ranking?
Jerome Middle School is ranked #608 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Jerome Middle School often compared to?
Jerome Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Jerome Middle School?
937 students attend Jerome Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Jerome Middle School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jerome Middle School?
Jerome Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jerome Middle School offer ?
Jerome Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jerome Middle School part of?
Jerome Middle School is part of Jerome Joint School District.
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