Star Middle School

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Star Middle School ranks 17 th of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Star Middle School is a public middle school located in Star, Idaho, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 895 students. The school is part of the Joint School District No. 2, which is ranked 10th out of 77 districts in Idaho and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Star Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Idaho, ranking 17th out of 164 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, with 75.9% of students proficient or better in ISAT/English Language Arts compared to 69% for the district and 53.3% for the state. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 80.89% of students identifying as White, which is higher than the racial diversity of the surrounding schools like Crossroads Middle School and Meridian Middle School.

Star Middle School has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 26.0% in 2021-2022 to 18.0% in 2022-2023, which is still higher than the state average but lower than some of the nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 13.63% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly lower than the surrounding schools like Summitvue Middle School (45.23%) and Crossroads Middle School (46.03%), suggesting that the school serves a more affluent population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2211 North Pollard Lane
Star, ID 83669-5150

(208) 350-4471

District: Joint School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
17^th of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,417

Students who attend Star Middle School usually attend:

High:

Eagle High School

Feeder schools for Star Middle School:

Elementary:	Pleasant View Elementary
	Star Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.3

Number of students: 943

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.7%

Hispanic:

11.8%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Star Middle School ranks better than 89.6% of middle schools in Idaho. It also ranks 4^th among 11 ranked middle schools in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.08. (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: White (80.7%), Hispanic (11.8%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Star Middle School is 22.3. 7 middle schools in the Joint School District No. 2 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Star Middle School employs 42.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Star Middle School is $7,417, which is the 3^rd highest among 11 middle schools in the Joint School District No. 2.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Star Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Star Middle School 17^th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Star Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Joint School District No. 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Joint School District No. 2 10^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Star Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Star Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2019	71.06	9^th	43	79.1%
2021	69.87	9^th	42	78.6%
2022	82.09	8^th	53	84.9%
2023	89.10	7^th	107	93.5%
2024	88.08	17^th	164	89.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Star Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	81.75	1^st	5	80.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Star Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	88.28	1^st	37	97.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Star Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2021	73.35	7^th	24	70.8%
2022	82.11	5^th	32	84.4%
2023	90.99	2^nd	51	96.1%
2024	91.63	7^th	72	90.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Star Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2021	63.80	10^th	24	58.3%
2022	79.81	7^th	32	78.1%
2023	86.25	3^rd	51	94.1%
2024	91.58	5^th	72	93.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Star Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	93.54	2^nd	17	88.2%
2024	96.67	3^rd	56	94.6%

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Rank History for White students at Star Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2022	78.72	7^th	29	75.9%
2023	82.11	3^rd	13	76.9%
2024	89.21	9^th	81	88.9%

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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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Enrollment information for Star Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	505	4	4	46	2	2	12	575
2020	586	5	4	64	3	4	10	676
2021	605	7	4	69	4	2	18	709
2022	673	10	6	93	3	1	38	824
2023	724	9	9	106	1	5	41	895
2024	761	9	14	111	1	1	46	943

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 Star Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	575	27.7	20.7	19.3
2020	676	31.6	21.3	16.6
2021	709	32.9	21.4	10.2
2022	824	36.2	22.7	5.6
2023	895	40.1	22.2	13.6
2024	943	42.1	22.3	13.1

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 Star Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	575	27.7	20.7	19.3
2020	676	31.6	21.3	16.6
2021	709	32.9	21.4	10.2
2022	824	36.2	22.7	5.6
2023	895	40.1	22.2	13.6
2024	943	42.1	22.3	13.1

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 Star Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$609 (8.2%)	$6,808 (91.8%)	$7,417

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Star Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 9^th of 43 Middle schools	Ranks 7^th of 107 Middle schools	14.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Star Middle School)	53.6	56.6	3%
6th Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)	54.5	51.3	3.2%
6th Grade Math (Idaho)	43	39.4	3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Star Middle School)	69.4	80.9	11.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	69.3	67.4	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	55.3	50	5.3%
7th Grade Math (Star Middle School)	53.1	65.1	12%
7th Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)	62.9	57.7	5.2%
7th Grade Math (Idaho)	45.7	41.3	4.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Star Middle School)	69.5	75.4	5.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	73.8	70.9	2.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	57.7	53.8	3.9%
8th Grade Math (Star Middle School)	52.9	55.3	2.4%
8th Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)	57.8	49.4	8.4%
8th Grade Math (Idaho)	40.7	36.8	3.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Star Middle School)	64.5	65.5	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	68.1	66	2.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	53.5	51.8	1.7%
All Grades Math (Star Middle School)	53.2	59	5.8%
All Grades Math (Joint School District No. 2)	58.9	57.7	1.2%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Star Middle School)	64.2	59.3	4.9%
All Grades Science (Joint School District No. 2)	73.3	57.5	15.8%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Star Middle School)	67.8	73.8	6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	68	68.7	0.7%
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	575	895	55.7%
African American	4	9	125%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	4	9	125%
Hispanic	46	106	130.4%
Pacific Islander	2	5	150%
White	505	724	43.4%
Two or More Races	12	41	241.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.3%	13.6%	5.7%

Schools Near Star 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
Star Middle School	Public	6-8	2211 North Pollard Lane	Star	83669	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 350-4471	943	42	22.3	13.1%	761 (80.7%)	9 (1.0%)	111 (11.8%)	14 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (4.9%)	88.1	17^th of 164 public middle schools	89.6%		89.1	7^th of 107 public middle schools	93.5%	10	55.1	66.3	62.7	61.7	64.3	71.2	79.5	76.2	75.9	$7,417	$609	$6,808
Eagle Middle School	Public	6-8	1000 West Floating Feather	Eagle	83616	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 939-2216	843	37	22.8	12.6%	676 (80.2%)	8 (0.9%)	101 (12.0%)	12 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.4%)	41 (4.9%)	92.7	11^th of 164 public middle schools	93.3%		92.6	4^th of 107 public middle schools	96.3%	7	66.3	66.7	71.5	68.2	70.3	70.9	83.7	79.6	78.3	$6,822	$609	$6,213
Sawtooth Middle School	Public	6-8	3730 North Linder Road	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 855-4200	814	39	20.6	15.6%	685 (84.2%)	4 (0.5%)	80 (9.8%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.3%)	81.7	25^th of 164 public middle schools	84.8%		80.3	14^th of 107 public middle schools	86.9%	11	64.7	63.7	60.0	62.8	53.5	68.0	72.3	61.3	67.1	$6,444	$609	$5,835
Heritage Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	4990 North Meridian Road	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	No	No	(208) 350-4130	1,035	46	22.3	14.2%	829 (80.1%)	14 (1.4%)	115 (11.1%)	20 (1.9%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (4.8%)	88.5	16^th of 164 public middle schools	90.2%		91.6	5^th of 107 public middle schools	95.3%	11	66.3	59.8	60.1	62.0	65.1	76.6	75.8	73.2	75.2	$6,356	$609	$5,747
Pathways Middle School	Public	6-8	1870 East Heritage Park Lane	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 350-4040	128	15	8.8	36.7%	105 (82.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.1%)	44.5	74^th of 164 public middle schools	54.9%		43.9	56^th of 107 public middle schools	47.7%	18	34.2	31.3	44.7	36.9			63.2		60.3	$10,779	$837	$9,943
Meridian Middle School	Public	6-8	1507 West 8th Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 855-4225	955	52	18.3	41.7%	650 (68.1%)	21 (2.2%)	209 (21.9%)	15 (1.6%)	7 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	50 (5.2%)	51.1	65^th of 164 public middle schools	60.4%		49.8	44^th of 107 public middle schools	58.9%	21	41.9	45.3	41.1	42.9	39.5	59.1	60.8	53.2	57.9	$6,956	$801	$6,155
Lowell Scott Middle School	Public	6-8	13600 West McMillan Road	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 350-4060	794	39	20.1	29.0%	605 (76.2%)	36 (4.5%)	73 (9.2%)	27 (3.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (6.2%)	80.1	26^th of 164 public middle schools	84.1%		84.6	9^th of 107 public middle schools	91.6%	17	56.1	56.2	55.8	56.0	64.6	66.4	70.1	69.4	68.6	$7,081	$609	$6,472
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
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
Crossroads Middle School	Public	6-8	650 North Nola	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 855-4275	140	15	9.3	51.4%	117 (83.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (13.6%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	19.5	136^th of 164 public middle schools	17.1%		13.5	94^th of 107 public middle schools	12.1%	42			24.5	33.1	24.5	43.7			37.4	$11,165	$858	$10,307

Frequently Asked Questions about Star Middle School

How many students attend Star Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 943 students attended Star Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Star Middle School attend?

Students who attend Star Middle School usually go on to attend Eagle High School

What is the racial makeup of Star Middle School?

Students at Star Middle School are 81% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Star Middle School in?

Joint School District No. 2

Is Star Middle School a good school?

Star Middle School ranks 17^th of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

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