Wendell Middle School

Summary:

Wendell Middle School is a public middle school in Wendell, Idaho, serving 341 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Wendell District, which is ranked 51 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wendell Middle School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools and the state average. The school has a much higher Hispanic student population (over 60%) and a high percentage of students (over 59%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage. Academically, Wendell Middle School consistently performs below the state and district averages in ISAT test scores for Math, Science, and English Language Arts, with only 17.7% of students proficient or better in ISAT Math, compared to the state average of 42.2%. The school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%, significantly higher than the state average.

Wendell Middle School's performance has been declining over the years, dropping from a statewide ranking of 88th out of 166 Idaho middle schools in 2009-2010 to 156th out of 164 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's Hispanic students have consistently performed poorly, ranking 50th out of 56 Idaho middle schools for Hispanic students in 2023-2024, with only 1 star out of 5 from SchoolDigger. In comparison, nearby schools like Filer Middle School and Robert Stuart Middle School have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and better overall rankings.

Detail:

Public 5-8

920 East Main Street
Wendell, ID 83355

(208) 536-5531

District: Wendell District

SchoolDigger Rank:
156^th of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,016

Students who attend Wendell Middle School usually attend:

High:

Wendell High School

Feeder schools for Wendell Middle School:

Elementary:

Wendell Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 351

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.5%

White:

41.6%

Two or more races:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wendell Middle School ranks worse than 95.1% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.12. (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 (57.5%), White (41.6%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wendell Middle School is 18. (See more...)

Compare Wendell Middle School employs 19.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wendell Middle School is $7,016.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wendell Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wendell Middle School 156^th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Wendell Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Hispanic students:

Wendell District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wendell District 51^st of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wendell Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Wendell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	30.11	127^th	158	19.6%
2009	29.61	127^th	160	20.6%
2010	52.02	88^th	166	47.0%
2011	38.81	122^nd	169	27.8%
2012	36.69	128^th	171	25.1%
2013	19.96	155^th	173	10.4%
2016	3.94	98^th	98	0.0%
2017	7.93	128^th	131	2.3%
2018	7.61	97^th	100	3.0%
2023	7.47	105^th	107	1.9%
2024	9.12	156^th	164	4.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Wendell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	9.65	56^th	60	6.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Wendell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.75	59^th	60	1.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wendell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	9.54	7^th	7	0.0%
2024	21.55	50^th	56	10.7%

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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 Wendell Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	374	374
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	397	397
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	425	425
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	435	435
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	465	465
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	260	260
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	260	260
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	259	259
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	241	241
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	235	235
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	232	232
2001	159	0	0	60	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
2002	126	2	0	54	0	n/a	n/a	0	182
2003	126	2	0	54	0	n/a	n/a	0	182
2004	252	1	0	111	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
2005	222	1	0	119	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
2006	202	1	0	132	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
2007	190	1	0	132	0	n/a	n/a	0	323
2008	180	1	2	129	1	n/a	n/a	0	313
2009	177	1	3	135	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
2010	156	1	2	146	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
2011	159	0	0	177	2	1	0	0	339
2012	169	0	0	186	3	0	1	0	359
2013	175	0	1	183	3	0	2	0	364
2014	156	0	2	208	6	0	1	0	373
2015	123	0	2	202	3	0	1	0	331
2016	125	0	2	208	5	0	0	0	340
2017	125	0	2	234	6	0	0	0	367
2018	127	0	1	223	1	1	1	0	354
2019	121	0	1	202	1	1	4	0	330
2020	139	0	0	234	2	1	2	0	378
2021	118	0	0	222	1	1	2	0	344
2022	146	0	0	222	2	0	2	0	372
2023	126	0	0	212	1	0	2	0	341
2024	146	0	1	202	0	0	2	0	351

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 Wendell Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	374	21.0	17.8	16.6
1991	397	19.0	20.8	22.9
1992	425	21.8	19.4	34.6
1993	435	20.4	21.3	34.5
1994	465	24.2	19.2	29.5
1995	260	16.3	16.0	35
1996	260	16.3	16.0	35
1997	259	15.7	16.5	37.8
1998	241	16.1	15.0	41.9
1999	235	16.7	14.1	54.5
2000	232	16.5	14.1	50.9
2001	219	17.2	12.7	54.8
2002	182	12.6	14.4	0
2003	182	12.6	14.4	0
2004	364	19.5	18.7	54.7
2005	342	21.6	15.8	59.6
2006	335	21.6	15.5	59.7
2007	323	21.4	15.1	63.5
2008	313	20.5	15.3	70
2009	316	20.6	15.3	64.9
2010	305	20.4	14.9	72.8
2011	339	20.2	16.7	74
2012	359	17.8	20.0	75.2
2013	364	19.1	19.0	70.6
2014	373	18.3	20.3	71
2015	331	19.0	17.4	74.9
2016	340	19.0	17.8	74.7
2017	367	20.3	18.0	74.7
2018	354	19.6	18.0	74.6
2019	330	19.3	17.0	69.1
2020	378	19.7	19.1	70.9
2021	344	19.0	18.0	66
2022	372	20.7	17.9	61.3
2023	341	20.8	16.3	59.2
2024	351	19.5	18.0	61.3

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 Wendell Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	374	21.0	17.8	16.6
1991	397	19.0	20.8	22.9
1992	425	21.8	19.4	34.6
1993	435	20.4	21.3	34.5
1994	465	24.2	19.2	29.5
1995	260	16.3	16.0	35
1996	260	16.3	16.0	35
1997	259	15.7	16.5	37.8
1998	241	16.1	15.0	41.9
1999	235	16.7	14.1	54.5
2000	232	16.5	14.1	50.9
2001	219	17.2	12.7	54.8
2002	182	12.6	14.4	0
2003	182	12.6	14.4	0
2004	364	19.5	18.7	54.7
2005	342	21.6	15.8	59.6
2006	335	21.6	15.5	59.7
2007	323	21.4	15.1	63.5
2008	313	20.5	15.3	70
2009	316	20.6	15.3	64.9
2010	305	20.4	14.9	72.8
2011	339	20.2	16.7	74
2012	359	17.8	20.0	75.2
2013	364	19.1	19.0	70.6
2014	373	18.3	20.3	71
2015	331	19.0	17.4	74.9
2016	340	19.0	17.8	74.7
2017	367	20.3	18.0	74.7
2018	354	19.6	18.0	74.6
2019	330	19.3	17.0	69.1
2020	378	19.7	19.1	70.9
2021	344	19.0	18.0	66
2022	372	20.7	17.9	61.3
2023	341	20.8	16.3	59.2
2024	351	19.5	18.0	61.3

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 Wendell Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,228 (17.5%)	$5,787 (82.5%)	$7,016

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wendell Middle School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Math (Wendell Middle School)	21.2	20.2	1%
All Grades Math (Wendell District)	20.5	22.7	2.2%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Wendell Middle School)	28	17.6	10.4%
All Grades Science (Wendell District)	30	19.8	10.2%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wendell Middle School)	33.1	28	5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wendell District)	32.7	35	2.3%
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	330	341	3.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	202	212	5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	121	126	4.1%
Two or More Races	4	2	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.1%	59.2%	9.9%

Schools Near Wendell 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
Wendell Middle School	Public	5-8	920 East Main Street	Wendell	83355	Gooding County	Wendell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 536-5531	351	20	18.0	61.3%	146 (41.6%)	0 (0.0%)	202 (57.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	9.1	156^th of 164 public middle schools	4.9%		7.5	105^th of 107 public middle schools	1.9%	51				17.7	21.5				31.8	$7,016	$1,228	$5,787
Jerome Middle School	Public	6-8	520 10th Avenue West	Jerome	83338	Jerome County	Jerome Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 324-8134	972	52	18.7	58.3%	403 (41.5%)	4 (0.4%)	549 (56.5%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.6%)	20.1	133^rd of 164 public middle schools	18.9%		14.4	91^st of 107 public middle schools	15.0%	42				23.5	33.5				37.2	$6,551	$1,043	$5,509
Gooding Middle School	Public	6-8	1047 7th Avenue West	Gooding	83330	Gooding County	Gooding Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 934-8443	287	18	15.9	51.2%	154 (53.7%)	3 (1.0%)	117 (40.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	28.7	118^th of 164 public middle schools	28.0%					(n/a)				29.9	32.4				46.4	$8,827	$1,585	$7,242
Buhl Middle School	Public	6-8	525 Sawtooth Boulevard	Buhl	83316	Twin Falls County	Buhl Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 543-8292	297	17	17.4	48.8%	190 (64.0%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (34.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)								(n/a)				35.8					43.9	$8,358	$1,255	$7,103
Filer Intermediate School	Public	4-6	833 6th Street West	Filer	83328	Twin Falls County	Filer District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 326-3069	332	17	20.0	38.3%	276 (83.1%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (16.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				37.8					53.4	$6,839	$993	$5,846
Filer Middle School	Public	7-8	299 Highway 30	Filer	83328	Twin Falls County	Filer District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 326-5906	266	14	19.1	36.8%	216 (81.2%)	3 (1.1%)	43 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	44.2	76^th of 164 public middle schools	53.7%		55.9	37^th of 107 public middle schools	65.4%	39				42.9	33.4				52.5	$7,346	$1,064	$6,282
Robert Stuart Middle School	Public	6-8	644 Caswell Avenue West	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 733-4875	748	39	19.0	20.3%	512 (68.4%)	35 (4.7%)	161 (21.5%)	10 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (1.6%)	16 (2.1%)	22.5	131^st of 164 public middle schools	20.1%		37.7	62^nd of 107 public middle schools	42.1%	69	35.1	31.2	27.6	31.3	33.9	42.1	41.9	42.1	42.1	$7,907	$1,207	$6,699
Shoshone Middle School	Public	6-8	61 East Highway 24	Shoshone	83352	Lincoln County	Shoshone Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 886-2381	123	9	13.5	52.8%	55 (44.7%)	2 (1.6%)	65 (52.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				27.6					30.6	$8,659	$1,408	$7,251
Bridge Academy	Public	7-8	616 Eastland Drive	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 733-8505	46	5	9.2	76.1%	26 (56.5%)	2 (4.3%)	15 (32.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)										$10,910	$1,115	$9,794

Frequently Asked Questions about Wendell Middle School

Is Wendell Middle School a good school?

Wendell Middle School ranks in the bottom 4.9% of Idaho middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Wendell Middle School?

Students at Wendell Middle School are 58% Hispanic, 42% White.

What district is Wendell Middle School in?

Wendell District

How many students attend Wendell Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 351 students attended Wendell Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Wendell Middle School attend?

Students who attend Wendell Middle School usually go on to attend Wendell High School

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