Very Good
#139 of 719 schools in ID
Top 19% in state
Parma Middle School
Middle School · Parma District · Parma, ID
A middle school in Parma, ID where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
905 EAST MCCONNELL STREET, Parma, ID 83660
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parma Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 54% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
48.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Parma 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average692/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parma), 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
$60,634
Median home value
$363,600
Median rent
$982/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Parma District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $9,762NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parma Middle School is listed in PARMA DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parma Middle School
Parma Middle School is a public middle school in Parma, ID, part of Parma District, serving approximately 303 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parma Middle School
What grades does Parma Middle School serve?
Parma Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Parma Middle School?
Parma Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parma Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parma Middle School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parma Middle School rank in ID?
Parma Middle School ranks #139 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Parma Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parma Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Parma Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parma Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Parma Middle School a charter school?
No, Parma Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parma Middle School a Title I school?
No, Parma Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parma Middle School?
48.5% of students at Parma 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Canyon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (208) 722-5115
- Area population (ZIP 83660)
- 6,401
- Area average commute
- 23.8 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 83660; 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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