Serving 351 students in grades 6-8, William Thomas 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 16% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
William Thomas 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 William Thomas Middle School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
William Thomas Middle School is ranked #683 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend William Thomas Middle School?
351 students attend William Thomas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of William Thomas Middle School students are White, 48% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Thomas Middle School?
William Thomas Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does William Thomas Middle School offer ?
William Thomas Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is William Thomas Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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