Serving 927 students in grades 6-8, Lone Star 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 29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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: 927 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lone Star Middle School serves the northwest part of Nampa, ID, covering an area of approximately 15.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lone Star Middle School's student population of 927 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
927 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lone Star 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 Lone Star Middle School is 0.56, 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
#476 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-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 Lone Star Middle School's ranking?
Lone Star Middle School is ranked #476 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Lone Star Middle School often compared to?
Lone Star Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Lone Star Middle School?
927 students attend Lone Star Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Lone Star Middle School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lone Star Middle School?
Lone Star Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lone Star Middle School offer ?
Lone Star Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lone Star Middle School part of?
Lone Star Middle School is part of Nampa School District.
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