Summary:
There is one middle school in the Kimberly District: Kimberly Middle School, located in Kimberly, Idaho, serving grades 6 through 8 with an enrollment of 482 students. This single middle school has shown a strong upward trajectory in recent years, moving from the 26th percentile in state rankings during 2023–2024 to the 45th percentile in 2025–2026, now earning a 2-star rating.
Academically, Kimberly Middle School's English Language Arts performance is a clear strength: 53.7% of students are proficient, which is above the district average of 49.0% and nearly matches the state average of 54.0%. The 7th grade cohort is particularly strong, with 62.4% proficient in ELA and 46.5% in math—both above state averages. However, math overall lags behind, with 38.8% proficient versus the state's 43.1%. The most concerning area is 8th grade math, where only 26.2% of students are proficient, far below the state average of 41.2% and well below the school's own 7th grade math score. Science proficiency (37.3%) is also slightly below the state average of 42.6%.
Beyond academics, chronic absenteeism stands out as a concern: 18.0% of students are chronically absent, compared to 14.5% for the district and 13.8% for the state, equating to roughly 87 students at the school. About 29.25% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the student-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. Overall, this is a school on the rise, with strong ELA results and a capable 7th grade cohort, but with 8th grade math and attendance issues that warrant attention from parents and educators alike.
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