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KIMBERLY MIDDLE SCHOOL

525 CENTER STREET WEST, KIMBERLY, ID 83341KIMBERLY DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
478
Students
Total enrolled
$8,661
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 40% vs nat'l
20.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 32% vs nat'l
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Mid-sized public school
Serves 478 students in grades 06–08 in KIMBERLY, Idaho.
40% below average funding
District spends $8,661 per pupil, 40% less than the national average of $14,347.
20.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

KIMBERLY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a mid-sized middle in KIMBERLY, Idaho, serving grades 06–08 with 478 students. The district invests $8,661 per student — 40% below the national average of $14,347, with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at KIMBERLY MIDDLE SCHOOL

478
Total Students
20.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
26%
Free Lunch
24
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution238 male · 240 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility26%
National avg 52% · 125 students
Student Composition
84%
14%
White84%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Black1%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 160171000179

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$8,661Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$8,661
State avg
$12,804
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$3,811
Student Support$1,646
Administration$1,039
Operations$1,299
Other$866
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $8,661 spent per student, an estimated $3,837 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
66%
18%
State government
66.4%
Local (property tax)
18.4%
Federal programs
15.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $8,661/student, 40% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
STRICKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKIMBERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
↓
High School
KIMBERLY HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyTwin Falls County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictKIMBERLY DISTRICT →
Phone: (208)423-4170
NCES ID: 160171000179
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in KIMBERLY seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in KIMBERLY DISTRICT
High
KIMBERLY HIGH SCHOOL
616 students · 09–12
24% FRL
Elem
STRICKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
450 students · KG–05
24% FRL
Elem
KIMBERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
447 students · KG–05
37% FRL
Other
RISE CHARTER SCHOOL
134 students · 04–09
36% FRL
Other
KIMBERLY PRESCHOOL
28 students · PK–PK
District School Rankings
Location
525 CENTER STREET WEST, KIMBERLY, ID 83341
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.