Serving 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Middleton Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Middleton Heights Elementary serves a central area in Middleton, ID, covering approximately 22 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 2.1 miles and the furthest edge located 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middleton Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Middleton Heights Elementary School's student population of 573 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
573 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Middleton Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middleton Heights Elementary School is 0.32, which is less 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
#133 out of 704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
82%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middleton Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Middleton Heights Elementary School is ranked #133 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Middleton Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Middleton Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middleton Mill Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Middleton Heights Elementary School?
573 students attend Middleton Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Middleton Heights Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middleton Heights Elementary School?
Middleton Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Middleton Heights Elementary School offer ?
Middleton Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Middleton Heights Elementary School part of?
Middleton Heights Elementary School is part of Middleton School District.
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