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Jefferson Middle School

Public Grades 5-6

Summary

Jefferson Middle School is a public middle school in Caldwell, Idaho, serving 567 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Caldwell School District, which is ranked 75th out of 77 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population is predominantly Hispanic (58.38%) and White (35.8%).

Jefferson Middle School consistently performs below the state and district averages in standardized test scores, particularly in mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 21.1% of students were proficient or better in ISAT/Math, compared to the state average of 42.2% and the Caldwell District average of 19.9%. The school's performance in English Language Arts is slightly better, with 35.8% of students proficient or better, but still below the state average of 53.3%. Additionally, Jefferson Middle School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 36.4%, compared to the state average of 19.9% and the Caldwell District average of 20.4%. The school also has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 85.54%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Jefferson Middle School to nearby schools, such as Syringa Middle School, which is located just 0.54 miles away, it becomes evident that Jefferson Middle School is underperforming. Syringa Middle School had significantly higher test scores in both mathematics and English Language Arts, as well as a lower chronic absenteeism rate. The school's consistently low rankings and underperformance compared to state and district averages suggest the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational practices, resource allocation, and support systems for students and families.

778

Students ?

17.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,002

Per pupil spending ?

74.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3311 South 10th Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605-6201

(208) 455-3309

District: Caldwell District

Students who attend Jefferson Middle School usually attend:

High:

Caldwell Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.9%

White:

33.9%

Two or more races:

4.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 11th percentile in 2011 → 7th in 2024

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Idaho average (23% vs 47% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (44% vs 15% Idaho)

!English Language Arts scores 26 pts below the Idaho average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school23%

District avg26%

Idaho avg47%

Not ranked this year

Jefferson Middle School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

91^st of 96Caldwell District among Idaho districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	10.0	153 of 164	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	9.2	102 of 107	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	7.9	49 of 53	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	4.4	41 of 42	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	10.5	123 of 131	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	12.8	87 of 98	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	10.2	96 of 100	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	23.7	149 of 173	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	20.5	154 of 171	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	20.4	150 of 169	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	16.3	156 of 166	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	7.6	153 of 160	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	6.9	151 of 158	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	25.8	47 of 56	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	14.6	14 of 17	17.6%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	17.6	72 of 81	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	10.7	27 of 29	6.9%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2024)16th percentile+9 vs school

White (2024)11th percentile+4 vs school

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts28%-26 vs state

Science22%-21 vs state

Math20%-23 vs state

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What people are saying

by a citizen
Saturday, May 6, 2017

Stagnant school.
Ranks 88th place out of all middle schools in the state.
How can a principal keep a job with these scores?
Time for new administration.
I would select a charter school over this school if I could run, don't walk away. Close Quote

Schools Near Jefferson Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISAT Math (2025)					ISAT Science (2025)			ISAT English Language Arts (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 5th Grade	ISAT Science 8th Grade	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jefferson Middle School	Public	5-6	3311 South 10th Avenue	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 455-3309	778	45	17.1	74.3%	264 (33.9%)	5 (0.6%)	466 (59.9%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (4.0%)								(n/a)	19.2	20.7			19.9	21.6		21.6	26.0	29.3			27.5	$8,002	$1,487	$6,515
Syringa Middle School	Public	7-8	1100 Willow Street	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 455-3305	695	41	16.9	76.5%	223 (32.1%)	1 (0.1%)	436 (62.7%)	4 (0.6%)	6 (0.9%)	5 (0.7%)	20 (2.9%)	10.7	156^th of 166 public middle schools	6.0%		11	151^st of 164 public middle schools	7.9%	5			18.8	19.3	19.1		26.2	26.2			37.8	44.0	40.7	$7,966	$1,174	$6,792
Vallivue Middle School	Public	6-8	16412 South 10th Avenue	Caldwell	83607	Canyon County	Vallivue School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 454-1426	682	43	16.0	50.3%	349 (51.2%)	5 (0.7%)	304 (44.6%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.5%)	47.2	85^th of 166 public middle schools	48.8%		44.3	75^th of 164 public middle schools	54.3%	10		42.3	38.1	39.4	40.0		45.4	45.4		51.3	55.7	63.5	56.8	$7,529	$1,066	$6,463
Summitvue Middle School	Public	6-8	320 Smeed Parkway	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Vallivue School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 332-6800	836	45	18.7	58.4%	336 (40.2%)	23 (2.8%)	441 (52.8%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.7%)	25 (3.0%)	19.3	141^st of 166 public middle schools	15.1%		22.5	130^th of 164 public middle schools	20.7%	11		22.7	22.3	30.3	25.4		35.3	35.3		37.8	44.3	50.2	44.3
Sage Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	18070 Santa Ana Avenue	Caldwell	83687	Canyon County	Vallivue School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 468-4919	886	44	19.9	39.4%	523 (59.0%)	16 (1.8%)	297 (33.5%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	9 (1.0%)	35 (4.0%)	41.6	96^th of 166 public middle schools	42.2%		40.7	84^th of 164 public middle schools	48.8%	12		26.5	31.8	45.6	34.3		47.9	47.9		45.2	56.6	64.3	55.1	$7,529	$1,066	$6,463
Middleton Middle School	Public	6-8	511 West Main Street	Middleton	83644	Canyon County	Middleton District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 585-3251	1,018	51	20.0	30.0%	856 (84.1%)	2 (0.2%)	129 (12.7%)	6 (0.6%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	18 (1.8%)								(n/a)		40.5			45.2			44.6		51.0			59.3	$6,834	$799	$6,035
Lone Star Middle School	Public	6-8	11055 Lone Star Road	Nampa	83651	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 468-4745	927	48	19.2	53.5%	493 (53.2%)	10 (1.1%)	366 (39.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.6%)	49 (5.3%)	12.6	153^rd of 166 public middle schools	7.8%		24.2	127^th of 164 public middle schools	22.6%	26		21.6	25.1	25.6	24.1		24.9	24.9		36.8	45.4	38.4	40.3	$6,929	$1,058	$5,871
South Middle School	Public	6-8	229 West Greenhurst Road	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 468-4740	836	45	18.5	50.0%	503 (60.2%)	6 (0.7%)	277 (33.1%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	10 (1.2%)	33 (3.9%)	27.4	129^th of 166 public middle schools	22.3%		30.9	114^th of 164 public middle schools	30.5%	15		34.9	34.7	32.8	34.1		36.3	36.3		43.4	47.8	49.6	46.9	$7,113	$1,016	$6,097
Marsing Middle School	Public	6-8	209 8th Avenue West	Marsing	83639	Owyhee County	Marsing Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 649-5411	200	14	13.9	63.0%	106 (53.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (45.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	45.7	87^th of 166 public middle schools	47.6%					(n/a)		40.0	45.2	56.1	46.9		45.6	45.6		44.1	50.8	52.6	49.1	$8,342	$1,928	$6,414
East Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	4085 East Greenhurst Road	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 468-4760	754	40	18.7	55.2%	330 (43.8%)	8 (1.1%)	362 (48.0%)	8 (1.1%)	5 (0.7%)	6 (0.8%)	35 (4.6%)	7.4	161^st of 166 public middle schools	3.0%		12.9	144^th of 164 public middle schools	12.2%	17		15.5	25.9	22.3	21.3		24.8	24.8		26.1	36.5	34.5	32.4	$7,274	$1,082	$6,192

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Middle School

What high school do graduates of Jefferson Middle School attend?

Students who attend Jefferson Middle School usually go on to attend Caldwell Senior High School

How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 778 students attended Jefferson Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Middle School?

Students at Jefferson Middle School are 60% Hispanic, 34% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What district is Jefferson Middle School in?

Caldwell District

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