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West Middle School

Summary:

West Middle School is a public middle school located in Nampa, Idaho, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 587. The school is part of the Nampa School District, which is ranked 69 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, West Middle School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in Idaho, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Middle School stands out from nearby schools like South Middle School and Lone Star Middle School due to its high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 26.3% to 44.0% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by ISAT proficiency rates, is consistently well below the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 12.7% of students were proficient or better in ISAT Math, compared to 42.2% statewide and 27.2% in the Nampa School District.

West Middle School also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (45.49%) compared to the state and district averages, as well as a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 35.97% to 63.71% over the past three school years. These socioeconomic and demographic factors may be contributing to the school's poor academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rates. While the challenges facing West Middle School are significant, the data suggests that there is an opportunity for the school and district to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique needs of the student population and improve outcomes for the community.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 28 South Midland Boulevard
       Nampa, ID  83651-2425

(208) 468-4750

District: Nampa School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
163rd of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,833 Help


Students who attend West Middle School usually attend:

High:    Nampa Senior High School

Feeder schools for West Middle School:

Elementary:    Centennial Elementary School
    Central Elementary
    Sherman Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  521

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.5%
White:
43.8%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Middle School ranks worse than 99.4% of middle schools in Idaho. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Nampa School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.15. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details West Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Nampa School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.5%), White (43.8%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Nampa School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Middle School is 14.8, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Nampa School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Middle School is $7,833, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Nampa School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Middle School 163rd of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See West Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Nampa School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nampa School District 69th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Middle School

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Rank History for all students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 15.78 143rd 158 9.5%
2009 9.87 151st 160 5.6%
2010 14.65 157th 166 5.4%
2011 15.04 155th 169 8.3%
2012 20.51 153rd 171 10.5%
2013 22.08 152nd 173 12.1%
2015 8.30 99th 100 1.0%
2016 11.58 89th 98 9.2%
2017 18.11 113th 131 13.7%
2018 19.66 85th 100 15.0%
2019 3.46 43rd 43 0.0%
2021 1.84 42nd 42 0.0%
2022 2.33 53rd 53 0.0%
2023 3.23 107th 107 0.0%
2024 4.15 163rd 164 0.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.86 43rd 47 8.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 11.49 17th 17 0.0%
2024 11.34 56th 56 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at West Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 2.07 29th 29 0.0%
2024 2.64 81st 81 0.0%
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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.

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West 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 877 877
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 948 948
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 954 954
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 998 998
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1038 1038
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1038 1038
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 636 636
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 656 656
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 711 711
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 703 703
2001 514 5 5 265 5 n/a n/a 0 794
2002 561 7 15 270 3 n/a n/a 0 856
2003 561 7 15 270 3 n/a n/a 0 856
2004 578 12 11 232 8 n/a n/a 0 841
2005 641 8 13 290 4 n/a n/a 0 956
2006 627 10 12 304 3 n/a n/a 0 956
2007 655 14 17 345 5 n/a n/a 0 1036
2008 687 16 22 374 11 n/a n/a 0 1110
2009 440 11 10 261 22 n/a n/a 0 744
2010 440 8 6 269 3 n/a n/a 0 726
2011 392 8 5 286 5 0 9 0 705
2012 401 10 6 307 7 4 3 0 738
2013 407 8 4 278 7 4 2 0 710
2014 402 10 4 310 9 6 1 0 742
2015 406 7 0 301 3 3 16 0 736
2016 378 7 0 300 2 4 22 0 713
2017 369 9 1 307 3 4 27 0 720
2018 359 4 2 327 2 6 34 0 734
2019 363 6 2 338 3 6 39 0 757
2020 326 1 6 312 2 7 38 0 692
2021 279 1 2 277 1 4 27 0 591
2022 271 4 1 253 0 5 22 0 556
2023 283 1 0 267 1 4 31 0 587
2024 228 5 1 258 0 3 26 0 521

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 West Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 877 47.1 18.6 21
1992 948 46.6 20.3 27.3
1993 954 49.4 19.3 31.9
1994 998 51.6 19.3 30.8
1995 1038 55.3 18.8 33.2
1996 1038 55.3 18.8 33.2
1997 636 40.5 15.7 38.8
1998 656 39.7 16.5 37.5
1999 711 39.2 18.1 51.1
2000 703 45.1 15.6 52.6
2001 794 42.7 18.6 64.4
2002 856 50.2 17.1 65
2003 856 50.2 17.1 65
2004 841 47.8 17.6 52.8
2005 956 52.8 18.1 59.9
2006 956 53.5 17.9 61.8
2007 1036 52.5 19.7 60.3
2008 1110 52.7 21.1 62.1
2009 744 42.4 17.5 74.3
2010 726 43.7 16.6 81
2011 705 39.3 17.9 80.3
2012 738 39.1 18.8 78.6
2013 710 35.7 19.8 81.5
2014 742 36.5 20.3 77
2015 736 40.0 18.4 78.9
2016 713 38.0 18.7 77.7
2017 720 39.8 18.0 75.1
2018 734 39.0 18.7 74.5
2019 757 38.1 19.8 66.3
2020 692 38.6 17.8 68.8
2021 591 38.8 15.2 52.5
2022 556 38.8 14.3 36
2023 587 35.0 16.7 63.7
2024 521 35.0 14.8 67

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 West Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 877 47.1 18.6 21
1992 948 46.6 20.3 27.3
1993 954 49.4 19.3 31.9
1994 998 51.6 19.3 30.8
1995 1038 55.3 18.8 33.2
1996 1038 55.3 18.8 33.2
1997 636 40.5 15.7 38.8
1998 656 39.7 16.5 37.5
1999 711 39.2 18.1 51.1
2000 703 45.1 15.6 52.6
2001 794 42.7 18.6 64.4
2002 856 50.2 17.1 65
2003 856 50.2 17.1 65
2004 841 47.8 17.6 52.8
2005 956 52.8 18.1 59.9
2006 956 53.5 17.9 61.8
2007 1036 52.5 19.7 60.3
2008 1110 52.7 21.1 62.1
2009 744 42.4 17.5 74.3
2010 726 43.7 16.6 81
2011 705 39.3 17.9 80.3
2012 738 39.1 18.8 78.6
2013 710 35.7 19.8 81.5
2014 742 36.5 20.3 77
2015 736 40.0 18.4 78.9
2016 713 38.0 18.7 77.7
2017 720 39.8 18.0 75.1
2018 734 39.0 18.7 74.5
2019 757 38.1 19.8 66.3
2020 692 38.6 17.8 68.8
2021 591 38.8 15.2 52.5
2022 556 38.8 14.3 36
2023 587 35.0 16.7 63.7
2024 521 35.0 14.8 67

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,205 (15.4%) $6,628 (84.6%) $7,833

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 43rd of 43 Middle schoolsRanks 107th of 107 Middle schools

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Math (West Middle School)18.310.7
 7.6%
   6th Grade Math (Nampa School District)28.520.2
 8.3%
   6th Grade Math (Idaho)4340.7
 2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Middle School)36.517.8
 18.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nampa School District)47.330.8
 16.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)55.350
 5.3%
7th Grade Math (West Middle School)26.310.8
 15.5%
   7th Grade Math (Nampa School District)38.823.1
 15.7%
   7th Grade Math (Idaho)45.741.3
 4.4%
8th Grade Math (West Middle School)2411.8
 12.2%
   8th Grade Math (Nampa School District)31.323
 8.3%
   8th Grade Math (Idaho)40.735.9
 4.8%
All Grades Math (West Middle School)22.99.3
 13.6%
   All Grades Math (Nampa School District)35.724.4
 11.3%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (West Middle School)3025
 5%
   All Grades Science (Nampa School District)48.927
 21.9%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Middle School)42.721.8
 20.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Nampa School District)50.237.2
 13%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students757587
 22.5%
African American61
 83.3%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic338267
 21%
Pacific Islander64
 33.3%
White363283
 22%
Two or More Races3931
 20.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.3%63.7%
 2.6%

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Students at West Middle School are 50% Hispanic, 44% White, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 521 students attended West Middle School.

Students who attend West Middle School usually go on to attend Nampa Senior High School

West Middle School ranks in the bottom 0.6% of Idaho middle schools.


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