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#653 of 719 schools in ID
West Minico Middle School
Middle School · Minidoka County Joint District · Paul, ID
A Minidoka County Joint District middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
155 S 600 W, Paul, ID 83347
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Minico Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
33.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Minico 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,278
Median home value
$274,600
Median rent
$745/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83347; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burley Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 7–8 | 4.4 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| East Minico Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 526 | Compare → |
| Minidoka Junior High AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 7–8 | Not available | 34 | 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.
Minidoka County Joint District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $9,772NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Minico Middle School is listed in MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Minico Middle School
West Minico Middle School is a public middle school in Paul, ID, part of Minidoka County Joint District, serving approximately 490 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #653 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Minico Middle School
What grades does West Minico Middle School serve?
West Minico Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Minico Middle School?
West Minico Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Minico Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Minico Middle School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Minico Middle School rank in ID?
West Minico Middle School ranks #653 of 719 schools in ID.
What is West Minico Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Minico Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 West Minico Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Minico Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Minico Middle School a charter school?
No, West Minico Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Minico Middle School a Title I school?
No, West Minico Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Minico Middle School?
33.9% of students at West Minico 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
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Minidoka County
- Phone
- (208) 438-5018
- Area population (ZIP 83347)
- 3,284
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 83347; 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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