West Middle School
West Middle School serves 734 students in grades 6-8.
West Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
West Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
West Middle School's student population of 734 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 734 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
West 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 West Middle School is 0.56, 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 | #533 out of 676 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 18% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 49% | 75% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nampa School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Legacy Charter School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Nampa Legacy Charter School Charter School
Math: 65% | Reading: 71%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-8 | 312 students10
0.7 miles
4015 South Legacy Way
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 467-0947 0.7 K-8 312 - Nampa Roosevelt Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 58%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 435 students10
0.8 miles
1901 West Roosevelt
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4620 0.8 PK-5 435 - Nampa Willow Creek Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 45%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 627 students10
0.8 miles
198 Elementary Lane
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4617 0.8 PK-5 627 - Nampa Centennial Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 50%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 478 students10
0.9 miles
522 Mason Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4627 0.9 PK-5 478 - Nampa Lakevue Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 63%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 634 students10
0.9 miles
12843 Vallivue Street
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-1478 0.9 PK-5 634
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