West Middle School
Tel:
(208)468-4750
- West Middle School serves 720 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 22% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 52%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 24%.
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West Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Middle School's student population of 720 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 720 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Middle School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
| Overall School Rank | #594 out of 656 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 52% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 43% | 18% |
| Black | 1% | 1% |
| White | 52% | 76% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nampa School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Middle School is Union High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Legacy Charter School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Legacy Charter School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Nampa Legacy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 315 students
0.7 miles
4015 South Legacy Way
Nampa, ID 83686
(208)467-0947 0.7 K-8 315 - Nampa Roosevelt Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 475 students
0.8 miles
1901 West Roosevelt
Nampa, ID 83686
(208)468-4620 0.8 PK-5 475 - Nampa Willow Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 617 students
0.8 miles
198 Elementary Lane
Nampa, ID 83651
(208)468-4617 0.8 PK-5 617 - Nampa Centennial Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 505 students
0.9 miles
522 Mason Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
(208)468-4627 0.9 PK-5 505 - Nampa Lakevue Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 684 students
0.9 miles
12843 Vallivue Street
Nampa, ID 83651
(208)467-1478 0.9 PK-5 684
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