Jerome Middle School

Jerome Middle School serves 972 students in grades 6-8 in Jerome, Idaho, with a student-teacher ratio of 19.1:1 and 51 full-time equivalent teachers. This regular public school is working to support student achievement, with room for academic growth as reflected in its current test scores. In English Language Arts, 38% of students perform at proficient or above levels, while 23% achieve proficiency in mathematics.

The school holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks 692nd out of 732 middle schools statewide, placing it in the 6th percentile among Idaho schools. These results indicate significant opportunities for academic improvement and suggest the school community is focused on developing stronger educational outcomes for its large student body. Jerome Middle School serves families in a community where the median household income is $67,941 and the median home value is $238,600.

The surrounding area has a 14.9% poverty rate, with 13% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The school is situated in Jerome, a town on the fringe of an urban area in Jerome County, providing students with both small-town community feel and access to broader regional resources.

While current test scores at Jerome Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.