Serving 409 students in grades 7-8, Donald J Hobbs Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 409 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in ID
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Donald J Hobbs Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Donald J Hobbs Middle School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Donald J Hobbs Middle School is ranked #365 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Donald J Hobbs Middle School?
409 students attend Donald J Hobbs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Donald J Hobbs Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donald J Hobbs Middle School?
Donald J Hobbs Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Donald J Hobbs Middle School offer ?
Donald J Hobbs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Donald J Hobbs Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 409 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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