Parma Middle School
Parma Middle School serves 347 students in grades 5-8.
Parma Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Parma Middle School's student population of 347 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 347 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Rankings
Parma Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 676 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Parma Middle School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
Overall Testing Rank | #358 out of 676 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (18-19) | 41% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (18-19) | 54% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 18% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 67% | 75% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Parma School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Parma Middle School is Parma High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Nyssa Middle School (7.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Maxine Johnson Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Parma Parma High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 339 students10
0.1 miles
137 Panther Way
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115 0.1 9-12 339 - Parma Maxine Johnson Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 406 students10
0.2 miles
607 East Mcconnell Street
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115 0.2 PK-4 406 - Nyssa Nyssa Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 40%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 580 students10
6.9 miles
809 Bower Ave
Nyssa, OR 97913
(541) 372-3313 6.9 K-5 580 - Nyssa Nyssa High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 347 students10
6.9 miles
824 Adrian Blvd
Nyssa, OR 97913
(541) 372-2287 6.9 9-12 347 - Nyssa Nyssa Middle School Math: 30% | Reading: 51%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 269 students10
7.0 miles
101 S 11th St
Nyssa, OR 97913
(541) 372-3891 7 6-8 269
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