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#446 of 719 schools in ID
South Hills Middle School
Middle School · Twin Falls District · Twin Falls, ID
A Twin Falls District middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1550 HARRISON STREET, Twin Falls, ID 83301
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Hills Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Hills 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,548/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Twin Falls), 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
$62,388
Median home value
$290,600
Median rent
$1,011/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snake River Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.4 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Twin Falls Virtual SchoolhouseEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Bridge AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 7–8 | 2.8 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Vera C O'leary Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 770 | 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.
Twin Falls District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #6 of 17
- District spending per student
- $9,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Hills Middle School is listed in TWIN FALLS DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Hills Middle School
South Hills Middle School is a public middle school in Twin Falls, ID, part of Twin Falls District, serving approximately 584 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #446 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Hills Middle School
What grades does South Hills Middle School serve?
South Hills Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend South Hills Middle School?
South Hills Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 584 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Hills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Hills Middle School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Hills Middle School rank in ID?
South Hills Middle School ranks #446 of 719 schools in ID.
What is South Hills Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Hills Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 South Hills Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Hills Middle School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is South Hills Middle School a charter school?
No, South Hills Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Hills Middle School a Title I school?
No, South Hills Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Hills Middle School?
36.8% of students at South Hills 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
- 584
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Twin Falls County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.2%
- Phone
- (208) 732-5161
- Area population (ZIP 83301)
- 61,968
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 83301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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