Summary
Heritage Middle School is a public magnet middle school located in Meridian, Idaho, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,035 students. The school is 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. Heritage Middle School has consistently been one of the top-performing middle schools in the state, ranking within the top 5-16 schools in Idaho over the past several years and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Heritage Middle School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in ISAT (Idaho Standards Achievement Test) scores across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates of 65.1% in Math, 59.1% in Science, and 76.5% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 43.1%, 42.6%, and 53.9%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates ranging from 75.4% to 78.3% across grade levels, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Heritage Middle School also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, and white students, consistently ranking among the top schools in the state for these groups.
Despite having a relatively low proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, Heritage Middle School is able to maintain exceptional academic performance, suggesting that the school's educational practices and resources are effectively supporting students from diverse backgrounds. The school's consistent high rankings, low chronic absenteeism, and strong performance compared to nearby schools, such as Riverglen Junior High School and other schools in the Joint School District No. 2, highlight its effectiveness in providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population.
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