Jerome Middle School vs. Heritage Academy
Should I attend Jerome Middle School or Heritage Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jerome Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Heritage Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,003 students in grades 6-8, Jerome 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 22% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Heritage Academy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
1,003 students
168 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#599 out of 707 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#665 out of 707 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
18
Grade 1 Students
-
14
Grade 2 Students
-
22
Grade 3 Students
-
21
Grade 4 Students
-
17
Grade 5 Students
-
14
Grade 6 Students
324
23
Grade 7 Students
327
15
Grade 8 Students
352
24
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
57%
43%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
41%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.51
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
