Very Good
#265 of 719 schools in ID
Top 37% in state
Wood River Middle School
Middle School · Blaine County District · Hailey, ID
A Blaine County District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
900 2ND AVENUE NORTH, Hailey, ID 83333
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wood River Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above 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 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (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 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Wood River 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: Average677/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hailey), 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
$86,142
Median home value
$688,400
Median rent
$1,375/mo
College educated
47.8%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83333; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 262 | 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.
Blaine County District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,043NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wood River Middle School is listed in BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wood River Middle School
Wood River Middle School is a public middle school in Hailey, ID, part of Blaine County District, serving approximately 513 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #265 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wood River Middle School
What grades does Wood River Middle School serve?
Wood River Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wood River Middle School?
Wood River Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wood River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wood River Middle School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wood River Middle School rank in ID?
Wood River Middle School ranks #265 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Wood River Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wood River Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Wood River Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wood River Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wood River Middle School a charter school?
No, Wood River Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wood River Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wood River Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wood River Middle School?
32.4% of students at Wood River 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
- 513
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Blaine County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (208) 578-5030
- Area population (ZIP 83333)
- 12,096
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 83333; 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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