Serving 157 students in grades 4-8, Kamiah 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: KAMIAH MIDDLE SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 172.7 square miles around Kamiah, ID. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being 13.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kamiah Middle School's student population of 157 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kamiah 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 Kamiah 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)
25-29%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
16%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
21%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
72%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kamiah Middle School's ranking?
Kamiah 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Kamiah Middle School?
157 students attend Kamiah Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Kamiah Middle School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kamiah Middle School?
Kamiah Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kamiah Middle School offer ?
Kamiah Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kamiah Middle School part of?
Kamiah Middle School is part of Kamiah Joint School District.
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