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#688 of 719 schools in ID
Emmett Middle School
Middle School · Emmett Independent District · Emmett, ID
An Emmett Independent District middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 EAST 4TH STREET, Emmett, ID 83617
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emmett Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Emmett Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated753/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Emmett), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,566
Median home value
$364,200
Median rent
$873/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83617; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 108 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Emmett Independent District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $9,086NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emmett Middle School is listed in EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emmett Middle School
Emmett Middle School is a public middle school in Emmett, ID, part of Emmett Independent District, serving approximately 546 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #688 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emmett Middle School
What grades does Emmett Middle School serve?
Emmett Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Emmett Middle School?
Emmett Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 546 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emmett Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emmett Middle School is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emmett Middle School rank in ID?
Emmett Middle School ranks #688 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Emmett Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Emmett Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Emmett Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emmett Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Emmett Middle School a charter school?
No, Emmett Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emmett Middle School a Title I school?
No, Emmett Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emmett Middle School?
46.7% of students at Emmett Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 546
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Gem County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (208) 365-2921
- Area population (ZIP 83617)
- 17,333
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83617; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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