Serving 642 students in grades 6-8, South Hills 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 18% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
South Hills Middle School's student population of 642 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
642 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Hills 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 South Hills Middle School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#642 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
37%
19%
Black
3%
1%
White
57%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 South Hills Middle School's ranking?
South Hills Middle School is ranked #642 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend South Hills Middle School?
642 students attend South Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of South Hills Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Hills Middle School?
South Hills Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Hills Middle School offer ?
South Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Hills Middle School part of?
South Hills Middle School is part of Twin Falls School District.
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