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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 160000200724

SANDPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL

310 SOUTH DIVISION STREET, SANDPOINT, ID 83864 · (208) 265-4169 · Bonner County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL499 STUDENTS
Enrollment
499
Middle
DISTRICT 281 · STATE 507
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 17.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
34%
171 students
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 46%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
226
Grade 8
273
Student demographics
White
86%
DISTRICT 87% · STATE 72%
Hispanic
8%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 21%
Black
0%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Asian
0%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Two+
5%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 3%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
50%
Female
51%

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Test scores

ISAT 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
69.4%
ID avg 53.4%
Math
53.3%
ID avg 43.5%
Source: ISAT. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
499
+3 (+1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
was 18.6:1
% White
86%
was 88%
% Hispanic
8%
was 6%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About SANDPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL

Set in SANDPOINT, Idaho, SANDPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL is a middle-of-the-pack intermediate school, part of LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT. It teaches 499 students across grades 7 through 8.

SANDPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL is one of 13 schools operated by LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT, a district that enrolls 3,653 students overall.

Demographically, SANDPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL lists that 86% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. The remainder reads as 8% Hispanic, 5% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, SANDPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL shows 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 18.5:1. The state averages around 17.1:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 34% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the broader community, census data for Bonner County shows median household earnings sit near $66,979, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. SANDPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL is one of 19 public schools in Bonner County (combined enrollment of about 4,835 students).

The closest other public school is LPOSD HOME SCHOOL ACADEMY, roughly 0.1 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

SANDPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL operates from a small-town location.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at SANDPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL has showed little movement, going from 496 students in 2018 to 499 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Bonner County at a glance

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Population
51,049
Census ACS
Median income
$66,979
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
4,835 students

Quick facts

School name
SANDPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL
District
LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Address
310 SOUTH DIVISION STREET, SANDPOINT, ID 83864
Phone
(208) 265-4169
County
Bonner County
Level
Middle
Grade range
07–08
Total enrollment
499
Teachers (FTE)
27
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
171 (34%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
160000200724
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Other schools in SANDPOINT
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Frequently asked questions

About SANDPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL
How many students attend SANDPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL?
SANDPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL enrolls approximately 499 students in grades 07-08.
Is SANDPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
SANDPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL is a middle school covering grades 07-08.
How many students per teacher at SANDPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL?
Approximately 18.5:1 students per teacher at SANDPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL.
How diverse is SANDPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL?
SANDPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL reports a student body of 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees SANDPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL?
SANDPOINT MIDDLE SCHOOL is overseen by LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT in Bonner County.
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