Jefferson Middle School

Summary:

Jefferson Middle School is a public middle school in Caldwell, Idaho, serving 567 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Caldwell School District, which is ranked 75th out of 77 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population is predominantly Hispanic (58.38%) and White (35.8%).

Jefferson Middle School consistently performs below the state and district averages in standardized test scores, particularly in mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 21.1% of students were proficient or better in ISAT/Math, compared to the state average of 42.2% and the Caldwell District average of 19.9%. The school's performance in English Language Arts is slightly better, with 35.8% of students proficient or better, but still below the state average of 53.3%. Additionally, Jefferson Middle School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 36.4%, compared to the state average of 19.9% and the Caldwell District average of 20.4%. The school also has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 85.54%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Jefferson Middle School to nearby schools, such as Syringa Middle School, which is located just 0.54 miles away, it becomes evident that Jefferson Middle School is underperforming. Syringa Middle School had significantly higher test scores in both mathematics and English Language Arts, as well as a lower chronic absenteeism rate. The school's consistently low rankings and underperformance compared to state and district averages suggest the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational practices, resource allocation, and support systems for students and families.

Detail:

Public 6-8

3311 South 10th Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605-6201

(208) 455-3309

District: Caldwell District

SchoolDigger Rank:
153^rd of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,002

Students who attend Jefferson Middle School usually attend:

High:

Caldwell Senior High School

Feeder schools for Jefferson Middle School:

Elementary:	Lincoln Elementary School
	Van Buren Elementary School
	Wilson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 552

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

58.9%

White:

35.9%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jefferson Middle School ranks worse than 93.3% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.01. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.9%), White (35.9%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School is 16.3. (See more...)

Compare Jefferson Middle School employs 33.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Middle School is $8,002.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Middle School 153^rd of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Jefferson Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Caldwell District:

SchoolDigger ranks Caldwell District 75^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jefferson Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	6.94	151^st	158	4.4%
2009	7.61	153^rd	160	4.4%
2010	16.30	156^th	166	6.0%
2011	20.37	150^th	169	11.2%
2012	20.47	154^th	171	9.9%
2013	23.69	149^th	173	13.9%
2015	10.18	96^th	100	4.0%
2016	12.83	87^th	98	11.2%
2017	10.51	123^rd	131	6.1%
2021	4.39	41^st	42	2.4%
2022	7.88	49^th	53	7.5%
2023	9.21	102^nd	107	4.7%
2024	10.01	153^rd	164	6.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	14.59	14^th	17	17.6%
2024	25.85	47^th	56	16.1%

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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	10.66	27^th	29	6.9%
2024	17.58	72^nd	81	11.1%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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by a citizen
Saturday, May 6, 2017

Stagnant school.
Ranks 88th place out of all middle schools in the state.
How can a principal keep a job with these scores?
Time for new administration.
I would select a charter school over this school if I could run, don't walk away. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Jefferson Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	652	652
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	670	670
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	657	657
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	702	702
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	769	769
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	769	769
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	719	719
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	673	673
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	710	710
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	695	695
2001	433	2	8	284	0	n/a	n/a	0	727
2002	459	5	3	338	3	n/a	n/a	0	808
2003	459	5	3	338	3	n/a	n/a	0	808
2004	449	3	8	395	4	n/a	n/a	0	859
2005	371	4	7	342	4	n/a	n/a	0	728
2006	370	6	3	362	5	n/a	n/a	0	746
2007	323	6	2	396	6	n/a	n/a	0	733
2008	335	9	7	392	3	n/a	n/a	0	746
2009	326	5	13	377	1	n/a	n/a	0	722
2010	305	8	11	399	3	n/a	n/a	0	726
2011	268	7	3	366	2	8	3	0	657
2012	236	2	2	382	2	4	5	0	633
2013	273	1	3	395	5	3	4	0	684
2014	294	7	5	386	2	2	8	0	704
2015	289	7	6	394	3	1	11	0	711
2016	281	5	5	383	3	1	13	0	691
2017	268	2	1	415	4	1	17	0	708
2018	249	2	3	434	5	2	16	0	711
2019	249	2	3	438	5	3	18	0	718
2020	230	1	4	441	3	1	18	0	698
2021	201	0	3	379	1	2	14	0	600
2022	204	0	3	355	2	0	11	0	575
2023	203	7	3	331	4	2	17	0	567
2024	198	3	1	325	4	2	19	0	552

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jefferson Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	652	34.5	18.8	32.2
1992	670	35.2	19.0	33.6
1993	657	35.5	18.5	30.3
1994	702	36.6	19.2	37.9
1995	769	38.6	19.9	36.4
1996	769	38.6	19.9	36.4
1997	719	38.7	18.6	44.1
1998	673	39.7	17.0	38.8
1999	710	40.2	17.7	47.6
2000	695	42.4	16.4	56.8
2001	727	40.9	17.8	51.9
2002	808	45.2	17.9	58.9
2003	808	45.2	17.9	58.9
2004	859	44.6	19.3	62.9
2005	728	38.8	18.8	67.2
2006	746	42.5	17.6	68.9
2007	733	41.9	17.5	70.1
2008	746	43.2	17.3	59.8
2009	722	42.6	16.9	68.1
2010	726	39.7	18.2	77
2011	657	45.0	14.6	81.6
2012	633	41.7	15.1	79.1
2013	684	n/a	n/a	84.8
2014	704	36.7	19.1	82.4
2015	711	37.0	19.2	87.3
2016	691	38.0	18.1	85.7
2017	708	39.9	17.7	85.7
2018	711	40.3	17.6	85.7
2019	718	38.8	18.4	85.7
2020	698	36.7	19.0	85.7
2021	600	37.2	16.1	85.7
2022	575	37.4	15.3	85.6
2023	567	36.0	15.7	85.5
2024	552	33.8	16.3	85.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jefferson Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	652	34.5	18.8	32.2
1992	670	35.2	19.0	33.6
1993	657	35.5	18.5	30.3
1994	702	36.6	19.2	37.9
1995	769	38.6	19.9	36.4
1996	769	38.6	19.9	36.4
1997	719	38.7	18.6	44.1
1998	673	39.7	17.0	38.8
1999	710	40.2	17.7	47.6
2000	695	42.4	16.4	56.8
2001	727	40.9	17.8	51.9
2002	808	45.2	17.9	58.9
2003	808	45.2	17.9	58.9
2004	859	44.6	19.3	62.9
2005	728	38.8	18.8	67.2
2006	746	42.5	17.6	68.9
2007	733	41.9	17.5	70.1
2008	746	43.2	17.3	59.8
2009	722	42.6	16.9	68.1
2010	726	39.7	18.2	77
2011	657	45.0	14.6	81.6
2012	633	41.7	15.1	79.1
2013	684	n/a	n/a	84.8
2014	704	36.7	19.1	82.4
2015	711	37.0	19.2	87.3
2016	691	38.0	18.1	85.7
2017	708	39.9	17.7	85.7
2018	711	40.3	17.6	85.7
2019	718	38.8	18.4	85.7
2020	698	36.7	19.0	85.7
2021	600	37.2	16.1	85.7
2022	575	37.4	15.3	85.6
2023	567	36.0	15.7	85.5
2024	552	33.8	16.3	85.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,487 (18.6%)	$6,515 (81.4%)	$8,002

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Middle School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Math (Jefferson Middle School)	23.7	18.7	5%
All Grades Math (Caldwell District)	27.5	20.4	7.1%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Jefferson Middle School)	27.3	29.8	2.5%
All Grades Science (Caldwell District)	39.3	23	16.3%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson Middle School)	31	32.8	1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Caldwell District)	34.6	34.7	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	718	567	21%
African American	2	7	250%
American Indian	5	4	20%
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	438	331	24.4%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	249	203	18.5%
Two or More Races	18	17	5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.7%	85.5%	0.1%

Schools Near Jefferson Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)				ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	3311 South 10th Avenue	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-3309	552	34	16.3	85.7%	198 (35.9%)	3 (0.5%)	325 (58.9%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (3.4%)	10	153^rd of 164 public middle schools	6.7%		9.2	102^nd of 107 public middle schools	4.7%	51	23.4	24.4	16.8	21.1	21.1	30.4	37.8	38.7	35.8	$8,002	$1,487	$6,515
Syringa Middle School	Public	6-8	1100 Willow Street	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-3305	581	32	18.1	88.1%	182 (31.3%)	2 (0.3%)	367 (63.2%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	5 (0.9%)	18 (3.1%)	11	151^st of 164 public middle schools	7.9%		20	84^th of 107 public middle schools	21.5%	67	16.1	24.1	16.4	18.6	24.4	30.2	38.9	44.2	37.4	$7,966	$1,174	$6,792
Vallivue Middle School	Public	6-8	16412 South 10th Avenue	Caldwell	83607	Canyon County	Vallivue School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 454-1426	672	43	15.8	42.9%	354 (52.7%)	2 (0.3%)	292 (43.5%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.2%)	44.3	75^th of 164 public middle schools	54.3%		47.2	50^th of 107 public middle schools	53.3%	25	38.9	39.9	36.3	38.3	40.6	53.3	56.6	57.0	55.7	$7,529	$1,066	$6,463
Summitvue Middle School	Public	6-8	320 Smeed Parkway	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Vallivue School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 332-6800	769	43	17.8	52.0%	323 (42.0%)	19 (2.5%)	402 (52.3%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	14 (1.8%)	22.5	130^th of 164 public middle schools	20.7%		23.4	81^st of 107 public middle schools	24.3%	49	20.6	25.6	29.8	25.4	35.9	32.0	46.5	55.1	44.8
Sage Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	18070 Santa Ana Avenue	Caldwell	83687	Canyon County	Vallivue School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 468-4919	842	43	19.8	32.8%	527 (62.6%)	15 (1.8%)	258 (30.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	34 (4.0%)	40.7	84^th of 164 public middle schools	48.8%		53	40^th of 107 public middle schools	62.6%	44	28.0	37.4	42.4	35.7	38.0	50.0	60.3	54.0	54.7	$7,529	$1,066	$6,463
Middleton Middle School	Public	6-8	511 West Main Street	Middleton	83644	Canyon County	Middleton District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 585-3251	997	51	19.3	23.5%	826 (82.8%)	4 (0.4%)	141 (14.1%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.8%)	48.1	71^st of 164 public middle schools	56.7%		49.4	46^th of 107 public middle schools	57.0%	25				37.8	41.6				54.7	$6,834	$799	$6,035
Lone Star Middle School	Public	6-8	11055 Lone Star Road	Nampa	83651	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 468-4745	724	39	18.4	48.5%	399 (55.1%)	7 (1.0%)	266 (36.7%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.2%)	38 (5.2%)	24.2	127^th of 164 public middle schools	22.6%		24.6	80^th of 107 public middle schools	25.2%	47	34.7	26.5	30.5	30.8	21.6	48.0	48.9	44.3	47.1	$6,929	$1,058	$5,871
West Middle School	Public	6-8	28 South Midland Boulevard	Nampa	83651	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 468-4750	521	35	14.8	67.0%	228 (43.8%)	5 (1.0%)	258 (49.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	26 (5.0%)	4.1	163^rd of 164 public middle schools	0.6%		3.2	107^th of 107 public middle schools	0.0%	56	11.1	10.3	16.9	12.7	22.7	18.2	27.4	28.0	24.6	$7,833	$1,205	$6,628
South Middle School	Public	6-8	229 West Greenhurst Road	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 468-4740	636	41	15.4	41.7%	371 (58.3%)	5 (0.8%)	215 (33.8%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.1%)	32 (5.0%)	30.9	114^th of 164 public middle schools	30.5%		17.5	88^th of 107 public middle schools	17.8%	26	40.6	40.8	31.2	37.4	26.5	46.1	46.4	47.6	46.8	$7,113	$1,016	$6,097
Marsing Middle School	Public	6-8	209 8th Avenue West	Marsing	83639	Owyhee County	Marsing Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 649-5411	218	13	16.6	51.4%	139 (63.8%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (35.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				45.1					58.7	$8,342	$1,928	$6,414

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Middle School

What high school do graduates of Jefferson Middle School attend?

Students who attend Jefferson Middle School usually go on to attend Caldwell Senior High School

How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 552 students attended Jefferson Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Middle School?

Students at Jefferson Middle School are 59% Hispanic, 36% White, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Jefferson Middle School in?

Caldwell District

Is Jefferson Middle School a good school?

Jefferson Middle School ranks in the bottom 6.7% of Idaho middle schools.

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