Pathways Middle School

1870 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 150 students in grades 6-8, Pathways 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50% in ID
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pathways Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

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School Overview

Pathways Middle School's student population of 150 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
150 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Pathways Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pathways Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ID)
#619 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
40%
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40-44%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
9%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
84%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
20%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pathways Middle School's ranking?
Pathways Middle School is ranked #619 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Pathways Middle School often compared to?
Pathways Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Middle School, Rebound School Of Opportunity by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Pathways Middle School?
150 students attend Pathways Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Pathways Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pathways Middle School?
Pathways Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pathways Middle School offer ?
Pathways Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pathways Middle School part of?
Pathways Middle School is part of Joint School District No. 2.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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