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#282 of 719 schools in ID

Top 39% in state

Vera C O'leary Middle School

Middle School · Twin Falls District · Twin Falls, ID

A Twin Falls District middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2350 ELIZABETH BOULEVARD, Twin Falls, ID 83301

  • Math 50% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 69% proficient (2022)
  • 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.4:1
District spending per student$9,657
Chronic Absenteeism19.1%

Students at Vera C O'leary Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency69%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

26.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Vera C O'leary 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 36Somewhat 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bridge AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.57–80.2 mi46Compare →
Lighthouse Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–120.4 mi344Compare →
Snake River Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–120.8 mi5Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Twin Falls District

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#4 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

Vera C O'leary Middle School is listed in TWIN FALLS DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Vera C O'leary Middle School

Vera C O'leary Middle School is a public middle school in Twin Falls, ID, part of Twin Falls District, serving approximately 770 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #282 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vera C O'leary Middle School

What grades does Vera C O'leary Middle School serve?

Vera C O'leary Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Vera C O'leary Middle School?

Vera C O'leary Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 770 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vera C O'leary Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Vera C O'leary Middle School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vera C O'leary Middle School rank in ID?

Vera C O'leary Middle School ranks #282 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Vera C O'leary Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Vera C O'leary Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Vera C O'leary Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vera C O'leary Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Vera C O'leary Middle School a charter school?

No, Vera C O'leary Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Vera C O'leary Middle School a Title I school?

No, Vera C O'leary Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vera C O'leary Middle School?

26.4% of students at Vera C O'leary 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
770
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Twin Falls County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.1%
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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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