Average
#456 of 719 schools in ID
Irving Middle School
Middle School · Pocatello District · Pocatello, ID
A Pocatello District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
911 NORTH GRANT AVENUE, Pocatello, ID 83204
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Irving Middle School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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
41.6%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Irving 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,936/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pocatello), 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
$55,191
Median home value
$233,000
Median rent
$748/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocatello Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Alameda Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 625 | Compare → |
| Franklin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 756 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pocatello District
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #19 of 22
- District spending per student
- $9,898NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Irving Middle School is listed in POCATELLO DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Irving Middle School
Irving Middle School is a public middle school in Pocatello, ID, part of Pocatello District, serving approximately 726 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #456 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Irving Middle School
What grades does Irving Middle School serve?
Irving Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Irving Middle School?
Irving Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 726 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irving Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irving Middle School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Irving Middle School rank in ID?
Irving Middle School ranks #456 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Irving Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Irving Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Irving Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Irving Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Irving Middle School a charter school?
No, Irving Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Irving Middle School a Title I school?
No, Irving Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Irving Middle School?
41.6% of students at Irving 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
- 726
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bannock County
- Phone
- (208) 232-3039
- Area population (ZIP 83204)
- 18,400
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 83204; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.