Serving 895 students in grades 6-8, Star Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Star Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Star Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Star Middle School?
895 students attend Star Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Star Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Star Middle School?
Star Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Star Middle School offer ?
Star Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Star Middle School part of?
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