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Pathways Middle School

Q: Is Pathways Middle School a good school?

Pathways Middle School ranks 118 th of 166 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Pathways Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 122 students attended Pathways Middle School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Pathways Middle School?

Students at Pathways Middle School are 80% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

Public Grades 6-8

118^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 Idaho Middle Schools

Better than 29% of Idaho middle schools

Summary

Pathways Middle School is a public middle school located in Meridian, Idaho, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 128 students. Despite being part of the Joint School District No. 2, which is ranked 10th out of 96 districts in Idaho and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, Pathways Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages in academic assessments.

In the 2024-2025 school year, Pathways Middle School's proficiency rates in ISAT Math (25.4%) and ISAT English Language Arts (55.1%) were significantly lower than the district (58% and 70%, respectively) and state (43.1% and 53.9%, respectively) averages. The school's performance in ISAT Science (42.9%) was also below the district (56.4%) and state (42.6%) averages. Additionally, Pathways Middle School has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.7% to 23.7% in recent years, which are significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Joint School District No. 2, such as Eagle Middle School, Victory Middle School, and Lowell Scott Middle School, consistently outperform Pathways Middle School in academic achievement, with significantly higher proficiency rates in ISAT Math, Science, and English Language Arts, as well as lower chronic absenteeism rates. Despite having a higher spending per student ($10,779) compared to the nearby schools in the district, which range from $6,444 to $7,081 per student, Pathways Middle School's academic outcomes suggest the need for a closer examination of the school's instructional practices and support systems.

122

Students ?

8.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,779

Per pupil spending ?

49.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1870 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646-5064

(208) 350-4040

District: Joint School District No. 2

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.3%

Hispanic:

9.0%

Two or more races:

5.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 16th percentile in 2009 → 29th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2009

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Idaho average (41% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Math scores 18 pts below the Idaho average

!Near the bottom of Joint School District No. 2's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg63%

Idaho avg47%

118^th of 166

Idaho public middle schools ?

Bottom 29%▲ up 21 pts since 2017

From bottom 8% (2017) to bottom 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 11Middle Schools in the Joint School District No. 2

10^th of 96Joint School District No. 2 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	118 of 166	28.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.5	74 of 164	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.9	56 of 107	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	7.5	98 of 100	2.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	11.4	120 of 131	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	0.8	168 of 173	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	5.5	165 of 171	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	4.8	162 of 169	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	19.9	151 of 166	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	26.1	134 of 160	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	9.6	150 of 158	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	6.7	58 of 60	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	8.6	57 of 60	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	1.4	35 of 35	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)

Male (2018)5th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2018)3rd percentile~ school

White (2018)<1st percentile~ school

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts55%~ state avg

Science43%~ state avg

Math25%-18 vs state

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by a parent
Saturday, September 10, 2016

Our son struggled through 4th and 5th grade due to ADD. He has always been a very kind and tender hearted person. We thought we had found him a great safe place for 6th grade in a private school. However, the next year we truly found empowerment and true help when he moved to Pathways. The Principal Eric Eschen, staff and the total approach they utilize is amazing. It would make a better world if all schools used this approach. Close Quote

Schools Near Pathways 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 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 8th Grade	ISAT Science All Grades	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
Pathways Middle School	Public	6-8	1870 East Heritage Park Lane	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 350-4040	122	14	8.5	49.2%	98 (80.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (9.0%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.3%)	1 (0.8%)	7 (5.7%)	33.7	118^th of 166 public middle schools	28.9%		44.5	74^th of 164 public middle schools	54.9%	44	30.6	30.3	18.4	25.4	42.9	42.9	52.8	72.7	44.9	55.1	$10,779	$837	$9,943
Lowell Scott Middle School	Public	6-8	13600 West McMillan Road	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 350-4060	773	37	21.1	35.2%	606 (78.4%)	27 (3.5%)	66 (8.5%)	22 (2.8%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	46 (6.0%)	87	15^th of 166 public middle schools	91.0%		80.1	26^th of 164 public middle schools	84.1%	11	64.8	65.3	55.9	61.8	63.7	63.7	78.9	73.6	67.7	73.2	$7,081	$609	$6,472
Heritage Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	4990 North Meridian Road	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	(n/a)	No	(208) 350-4130	1,003	46	21.7	18.7%	796 (79.4%)	14 (1.4%)	106 (10.6%)	25 (2.5%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	54 (5.4%)	89.4	12^th of 166 public middle schools	92.8%		88.5	16^th of 164 public middle schools	90.2%	4	71.2	67.7	57.4	65.1	59.1	59.1	75.9	78.3	75.4	76.5	$6,356	$609	$5,747
Crossroads Middle School	Public	6-8	650 North Nola	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 855-4275	124	16	8.0	47.6%	103 (83.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (12.9%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	30.2	123^rd of 166 public middle schools	25.9%		19.5	136^th of 164 public middle schools	17.1%	13	38.2	38.6	31.6	36.2	29.7	29.7		53.3		43.6	$11,165	$858	$10,307
Sawtooth Middle School	Public	6-8	3730 North Linder Road	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 855-4200	829	38	21.6	22.0%	694 (83.7%)	6 (0.7%)	85 (10.3%)	9 (1.1%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.6%)	85.5	17^th of 166 public middle schools	89.8%		81.7	25^th of 164 public middle schools	84.8%	8	64.6	62.1	58.7	61.7	57.0	57.0	71.3	75.7	70.7	72.4	$6,444	$609	$5,835
Meridian Middle School	Public	6-8	1507 West 8th Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 855-4225	960	54	17.7	49.3%	637 (66.4%)	25 (2.6%)	220 (22.9%)	19 (2.0%)	10 (1.0%)	6 (0.6%)	43 (4.5%)	52.3	66^th of 166 public middle schools	60.2%		51.1	65^th of 164 public middle schools	60.4%	1	35.4	46.4	47.5	43.5	48.4	48.4	52.4	61.0	56.9	56.9	$6,956	$801	$6,155
Lewis & Clark Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	4141 East Pine Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	(n/a)	No	(208) 350-4270	898	42	21.2	40.9%	597 (66.5%)	28 (3.1%)	177 (19.7%)	32 (3.6%)	3 (0.3%)	6 (0.7%)	55 (6.1%)	59.1	56^th of 166 public middle schools	66.3%		60.4	50^th of 164 public middle schools	69.5%	6	41.2	48.0	39.5	42.7	47.1	47.1	64.0	67.5	63.0	64.8	$6,819	$655	$6,164
Victory Middle School	Public	6-8	920 West Kodiak Drive	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 350-4443	1,075	44	24.2	18.8%	830 (77.2%)	15 (1.4%)	118 (11.0%)	50 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.7%)	54 (5.0%)	91.3	10^th of 166 public middle schools	94.0%		89.5	14^th of 164 public middle schools	91.5%	4	65.8	69.2	65.8	67.0	60.9	60.9	74.4	78.1	77.9	76.9	$6,561	$609	$5,952
Eagle Middle School	Public	6-8	1000 West Floating Feather	Eagle	83616	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 939-2216	836	37	22.8	16.0%	686 (82.1%)	7 (0.8%)	90 (10.8%)	12 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	38 (4.5%)	94	7^th of 166 public middle schools	95.8%		92.7	11^th of 164 public middle schools	93.3%	4	65.8	68.4	67.4	67.2	72.2	72.2	78.2	78.6	79.8	78.9	$6,822	$609	$6,213
Fairmont Junior High School	Public	7-9	2121 North Cole Road	Boise	83704	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 854-4790	659	43	15.4		336 (51.0%)	53 (8.0%)	216 (32.8%)	16 (2.4%)	4 (0.6%)	6 (0.9%)	28 (4.2%)								(n/a)				34.6	37.2	37.2				41.2	$10,023	$750	$9,273

Frequently Asked Questions about Pathways Middle School

Is Pathways Middle School a good school?

Pathways Middle School ranks 118^th of 166 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pathways Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 122 students attended Pathways Middle School.

What district is Pathways Middle School in?

Joint School District No. 2

What is the racial makeup of Pathways Middle School?

Students at Pathways Middle School are 80% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

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