Wilder Middle School

Wilder Middle School is a regular public school located in the rural community of Wilder, Idaho. With an enrollment of 113 students and a student-teacher ratio of 28.2:1, the school offers personalized attention to each middle school-aged learner from grades six through eight. The campus at 419 Huff Road is home to four full-time equivalent teachers who work diligently with their students.

Wilder Middle School’s academic performance currently stands at a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10, placing it in the 9th percentile among Idaho schools. In ELA and reading proficiency, about 27% of students meet or exceed standards, while only 12% are proficient in math. These scores indicate that Wilder Middle School has room for academic growth and is focusing on student development.

The school is situated in a rural setting, offering students a close-knit community environment with opportunities to engage deeply with their peers and teachers.

With an enrollment of 113 students, Wilder Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Wilder Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Wilder Middle School is 28.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.