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#364 of 719 schools in ID
Gooding Middle School
Middle School · Gooding Joint District · Gooding, ID
A Gooding Joint District middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1047 7TH AVENUE WEST, Gooding, ID 83330
- Math 39% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gooding Middle School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
51.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gooding 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,383/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gooding), 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
$58,313
Median home value
$230,100
Median rent
$900/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gooding Joint District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,207NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gooding Middle School is listed in GOODING JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gooding Middle School
Gooding Middle School is a public middle school in Gooding, ID, part of Gooding Joint District, serving approximately 287 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #364 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gooding Middle School
What grades does Gooding Middle School serve?
Gooding Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gooding Middle School?
Gooding Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gooding Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gooding Middle School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gooding Middle School rank in ID?
Gooding Middle School ranks #364 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Gooding Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gooding Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Gooding Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gooding Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gooding Middle School a charter school?
No, Gooding Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gooding Middle School a Title I school?
No, Gooding Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gooding Middle School?
51.2% of students at Gooding 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
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Gooding County
- Phone
- (208) 934-8443
- Area population (ZIP 83330)
- 7,120
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 83330; 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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