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#672 of 719 schools in ID

Kimberly Middle School

Middle School · Kimberly District · Kimberly, ID

A middle school in Kimberly, ID where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

141 CENTER STREET WEST, Kimberly, ID 83341

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 49% proficient (2022)
  • 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.6:1
District spending per student$8,359
Chronic Absenteeism19.8%

Students at Kimberly Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

27.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kimberly 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average409/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kimberly), 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

$95,340

Median home value

$411,600

Median rent

$1,019/mo

College educated

23.5%

Homeownership

87.3%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83341; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Snake River Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–123.3 mi5Compare →
Vera C O'leary Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.96–83.7 mi770Compare →
Bridge AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.57–83.9 mi46Compare →

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.

Kimberly District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$8,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kimberly Middle School is listed in KIMBERLY DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kimberly Middle School

Kimberly Middle School is a public middle school in Kimberly, ID, part of Kimberly District, serving approximately 489 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #672 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kimberly Middle School

What grades does Kimberly Middle School serve?

Kimberly Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Kimberly Middle School?

Kimberly Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 489 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kimberly Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kimberly Middle School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kimberly Middle School rank in ID?

Kimberly Middle School ranks #672 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Kimberly Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kimberly Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Kimberly Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kimberly Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kimberly Middle School a charter school?

No, Kimberly Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kimberly Middle School a Title I school?

No, Kimberly Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kimberly Middle School?

27.8% of students at Kimberly 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
489
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Twin Falls County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.8%
Area population (ZIP 83341)
9,445
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
34.7
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 83341; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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