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Parents: what's one thing you'd want the WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL administration to hear?
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Enrollment
521
Middle
DISTRICT 760 · STATE 507
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 160234000422
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
28 SOUTH MIDLAND BOULEVARD, NAMPA, ID 83651 · (208)468-4750 · Canyon County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL521 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.8:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.3:1 · STATE 17.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
349 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 46%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2023-24
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 168 | 32% |
| Grade 7 | 190 | 36% |
| Grade 8 | 163 | 31% |
Student demographics
56%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 44% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Where WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Idaho | In Canyon County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 521 | #57 of 114 | #10 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.8:1 | #28 of 98 | #2 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.1% | #6 of 98 | #2 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 67.0% | #8 of 104 | #4 of 12 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
6-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2023-24Enrollment
521
-213 (-29%) vs 2017
-41% since 1990-91, when it was 877
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
was 18.8:1
% White
44%
was 49%
% Hispanic
50%
was 45%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 521 | 35 | 14.9:1 | 67% (349) |
| 2022-23 | 587 | 35 | 16.8:1 | 64% (374) |
| 2020-21 | 591 | 38 | 15.6:1 | 52% (310) |
| 2017-18 | 734 | 39.1 | 18.8:1 | 75% (547) |
| 2015-16 | 713 | 38 | 18.8:1 | 78% (554) |
| 2010-11 | 705 | 39 | 18.1:1 | 80% (566) |
| 2000-01 | 794 | 42 | 18.9:1 | 64% (511) |
| 1990-91 | 877 | 47 | 18.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students down 29% (734 to 521); teachers down 10% (39.1 to 35).
About WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as a middle school in NAMPA, Idaho. The school's enrollment of 521 students covers grades 6 through 8.
NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT is the local district for WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL. It runs 25 schools with 14,141 students.
Hispanic students form the largest group at WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL, 50% of enrollment. Enrollment also includes 44% White and 5% multiracial. Among people living in Canyon County, the Hispanic share is about 26%. WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL has a diversity index of 56%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The teaching staff at WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 16.8:1. Across middle schools in Idaho, the average ratio is about 17.1:1. About 67% of students, or 349, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. That is higher than the 51% average for public schools in Canyon County.
Within Canyon County, median household income is about $76,488, about 23% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. Federal data list 83 public schools in Canyon County, with a combined enrollment of about 44,048.
Of nearby public schools, NAMPA ACADEMY is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
By NCES locale, the school is Suburb: Mid-size, or in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
Federal counts put enrollment at 734 in 2017-18 and 521 in 2023-24, a 29% decrease. The White share of enrollment dropped from 49% to 44% over the same period. Federal data show the ratio falling from 18.8:1 to 14.9:1.
Discussions about WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL may include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Canyon County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
250,790
Census ACS
Median income
$76,488
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
83
44,048 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT
- NAMPA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,288 students
- COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,165 students
- SKYVIEW HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,146 students
- LONE STAR MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 927 students
- SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 836 students
- EAST VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 754 students
Other schools in NAMPA
- RIDGEVUE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,640 students
- IDAHO ARTS CHARTER SCHOOLCombined · 1,395 students
- NAMPA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,288 students
- COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,165 students
- SKYVIEW HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,146 students
- LONE STAR MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 927 students
Other West Middle schools
21 other US public schools in 13 states are named West Middle. WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is the 15th largest of the 22.
- West Middle SchoolTRAVERSE CITY, MI · 1,081 students
- West Middle SchoolGREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO · 1,019 students
- WEST MIDDLE SCHOOLBAY SHORE, NY · 906 students
- West Middle SchoolSioux City, IA · 826 students
- WEST MIDDLECHESTERFIELD, MO · 814 students
Nearby schools
- NAMPA ACADEMY0.0 mi · 94
- ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.8 mi · 581
- CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.8 mi · 358
- WILLOW CREEK ELEMENTARY0.9 mi · 598
- LONE STAR MIDDLE SCHOOL1.1 mi · 927
- NAMPA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL1.3 mi · 1,288
Frequently asked questions
About WEST MIDDLE SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL?
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL enrolls approximately 521 students in grades 06-08.
Is WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is approximately 16.8:1 (35 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL?
Student demographics at WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL are roughly 44% White, 50% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL public or private?
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.