Very Good
#179 of 719 schools in ID
Top 25% in state
Star Middle School
Middle School · Joint School District No. 2 · Star, ID
A Joint School District No. 2 middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2211 NORTH POLLARD LANE, Star, ID 83669
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Star Middle School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 62% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Star 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low149/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,768
Median home value
$535,500
Median rent
$1,633/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83669; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,018 | Compare → |
| Gem Prep: Meridian NorthCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–10 | 4.1 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Eagle Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 843 | Compare → |
| Heritage Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,035 | Compare → |
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.
Joint School District No. 2
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #36 of 60
- District spending per student
- $9,276NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Star Middle School is listed in JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Star Middle School
Star Middle School is a public middle school in Star, ID, part of Joint School District No. 2, serving approximately 943 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #179 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Star Middle School
What grades does Star Middle School serve?
Star Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Star Middle School?
Star Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 943 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Star Middle School is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Star Middle School rank in ID?
Star Middle School ranks #179 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Star Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Star Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Star Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Star Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Star Middle School a charter school?
No, Star Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Star Middle School a Title I school?
No, Star Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Star Middle School?
13.1% of students at Star 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
- 943
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (208) 350-4471
- Area population (ZIP 83669)
- 15,728
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 83669; 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, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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