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Fruitland Middle School

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Fruitland Middle School ranks 117 th of 166 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

117^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 Idaho Middle Schools

Better than 30% of Idaho middle schools

Summary

Fruitland Middle School is a public middle school located in Fruitland, Idaho, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 474 students. The school is part of the Fruitland District, which is ranked 73 out of 96 districts in Idaho and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fruitland Middle School's academic performance, as measured by ISAT test scores, is generally below the state average across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Math (33.9%), Science (31.5%), and English Language Arts (50.1%) were all lower than the state averages of 43.1%, 42.6%, and 53.9%, respectively. The school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.0% to 17.8% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state's target of 10% or less. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 27.62% to 42.41% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Parma Middle School and New Plymouth Middle School, Fruitland Middle School generally underperforms. For instance, in the 2024-2025 school year, these nearby schools had significantly higher proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts than Fruitland Middle School. The school's per-student spending of $6,768 in 2018-2019 is also lower than the spending of some nearby schools, such as McCain Middle School ($7,372), which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.

467

Students ?

19.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$6,768

Per pupil spending ?

44.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

800 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619-9000

(208) 452-3350

District: Fruitland District

Students who attend Fruitland Middle School usually attend:

High:

Fruitland High School

Feeder schools for Fruitland Middle School:

Elementary:

Fruitland Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.5%

Hispanic:

32.1%

Two or more races:

4.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 76th percentile in 2010 → 30th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Idaho average (40% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 46 percentile points since 2010

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg41%

Idaho avg47%

117^th of 166

Idaho public middle schools ?

Bottom 30%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From bottom 49% (2015) to bottom 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

73^rd of 96Fruitland 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
2025	33.7	117 of 166	29.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	28.6	119 of 164	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	38.7	61 of 100	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	39.6	75 of 131	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	45.7	47 of 98	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	41.7	51 of 100	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	70.1	41 of 173	76.3%	★★★★☆
2012	68.4	44 of 171	74.3%	★★★★☆
2011	52.6	83 of 169	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	66.8	40 of 166	75.9%	★★★★☆
2009	67.2	40 of 160	75.0%	★★★★☆
2008	64.6	47 of 158	70.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	32.7	43 of 60	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	35.4	34 of 56	39.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	24.4	40 of 47	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	35.6	38 of 60	36.7%	★★☆☆☆

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)39th percentile+12 vs school

Male (2018)37th percentile~ school

Female (2018)28th percentile-11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)15th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts50%-4 vs state

Math34%-9 vs state

Science32%-11 vs state

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Schools Near Fruitland 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
Fruitland Middle School	Public	5-8	800 South Pennsylvania Avenue	Fruitland	83619	Payette County	Fruitland District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 452-3350	467	24	19.6	44.5%	292 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	150 (32.1%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.1%)	33.7	117^th of 166 public middle schools	29.5%		28.6	119^th of 164 public middle schools	27.4%	2	30.1	25.5	42.3	35.5	33.9	27.7	35.5	31.5	48.7	35.5	56.9	56.5	50.1	$6,768	$704	$6,065
McCain Middle School	Public	5-8	400 North Iowa Avenue	Payette	83661	Payette County	Payette Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 642-4122	375	23	16.3	65.1%	224 (59.7%)	0 (0.0%)	136 (36.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (2.9%)								(n/a)	18.3				21.2			21.2	17.3				24.0	$7,372	$1,029	$6,343
New Plymouth Middle School	Public	6-8	4400 Southwest 2nd Avenue	New Plymouth	83655	Payette County	New Plymouth District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 278-5788	225	13	17.2	37.3%	177 (78.7%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (16.4%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.7%)	83.1	21^st of 166 public middle schools	87.3%					(n/a)		55.2	60.3	61.9	59.1		65.1	65.1		67.6	65.4	76.2	69.4	$5,435	$930	$4,505
Parma Middle School	Public	5-8	905 East McConnell Street	Parma	83660	Canyon County	Parma District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 722-5115	321	18	17.8	58.3%	212 (66.0%)	0 (0.0%)	105 (32.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	50.8	70^th of 166 public middle schools	57.8%					(n/a)	39.3	38.2	50.0	55.2	45.2	33.3	47.0	39.3	47.6	50.0	46.8	61.2	51.0	$7,346	$921	$6,425
Weiser Middle School	Public	6-8	320 East Galloway Street	Weiser	83672	Washington County	Weiser District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 414-2620	334	22	15.0	49.4%	241 (72.2%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (24.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)	21.7	138^th of 166 public middle schools	16.9%		33.5	103^rd of 164 public middle schools	37.2%	35		29.4	32.3	26.7	29.3		35.0	35.0		47.1	49.0	40.0	45.0	$6,142	$709	$5,433

Frequently Asked Questions about Fruitland Middle School

What high school do graduates of Fruitland Middle School attend?

Students who attend Fruitland Middle School usually go on to attend Fruitland High School

What is the racial makeup of Fruitland Middle School?

Students at Fruitland Middle School are 63% White, 32% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Fruitland Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 467 students attended Fruitland Middle School.

What district is Fruitland Middle School in?

Fruitland District

Is Fruitland Middle School a good school?

Fruitland Middle School ranks 117^th of 166 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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