Midway Middle School (Closed 2014)

305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Midway Middle School serves 816 students in grades 6-7. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 88% (which was higher than the Idaho state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90% (which was higher than the Idaho state average of 89%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
816 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ID)
(12-13)
88%
81%
(12-13)
90%
89%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
84%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.28
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ID state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% ID state average).
How many students attend Midway Middle School?
816 students attend Midway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Midway Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Midway Middle School?
Midway Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Midway Middle School offer ?
Midway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Midway Middle School part of?
Midway Middle School is part of Jefferson County Joint School District.

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