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SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

1550 HARRISON STREET, TWIN FALLS, ID 83301 · (208) 732-5160 · Twin Falls County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL525 STUDENTS
Enrollment
525
Middle
DISTRICT 505 · STATE 507
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
33 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 17.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
290 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 46%
Community
2
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
155
Grade 7
190
Grade 8
180
Student demographics
White
31259%
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 72%
Hispanic
20138%
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 21%
Black
71%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 1%
Asian
41%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Two+
10%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 3%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
26250%
Female
26350%

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Test scores

ISAT 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
27.5%
ID avg 53.4%
Math
16.5%
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
525
-111 (-17%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
was 18.7:1
% White
59%
was 60%
% Hispanic
38%
was 33%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL, a middle-of-the-pack middle school in TWIN FALLS, Idaho, overseen by TWIN FALLS DISTRICT, enrolls 525 students, covering grades 6 through 8.

Within TWIN FALLS DISTRICT, which oversees 18 schools and 9,000 students, SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL lists that the largest single group is White, at 59% of enrollment. The remainder is composed of 38% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 79% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL has 33 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.1:1, putting SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 55% of students at SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Twin Falls County (around 44%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Twin Falls County indicate median household income runs about $67,409, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL is one of 41 public schools in Twin Falls County (combined enrollment of about 16,273 students).

PINECREST ACADEMY OF IDAHO is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.8 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a city-core area.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 17%: 636 students in 2018 compared to 525 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share edged up from 33% to 38%. Class-load math has tightened: from 18.7:1 in 2018 to 15.7:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, members of the SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL community share and discuss enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Twin Falls County at a glance

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Population
93,734
Census ACS
Median income
$67,409
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
41
16,273 students

Quick facts

School name
SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
District
TWIN FALLS DISTRICT
Address
1550 HARRISON STREET, TWIN FALLS, ID 83301
Phone
(208) 732-5160
County
Twin Falls County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
525
Teachers (FTE)
33
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
290 (55%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
160324001093
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
How many students attend SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL?
SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL enrolls approximately 525 students in grades 06-08.
Is SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many students per teacher at SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL?
Approximately 15.7:1 students per teacher at SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL.
What is the student diversity at SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL?
Student demographics at SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL are roughly 59% White, 38% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 0% Two or more.
Who oversees SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL?
SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL is overseen by TWIN FALLS DISTRICT in Twin Falls County.
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