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Middleton Heights Elementary

Q: Is Middleton Heights Elementary a good school?

Middleton Heights Elementary ranks 127 th of 350 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

127^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 350 Idaho Elementary Schools

Better than 64% of Idaho elementary schools

Summary

Middleton Heights Elementary is a PK–5 public school in Middleton, Idaho, serving 573 students in the Middleton District, which ranks 27th out of 101 Idaho districts. The school is a solidly above-average elementary school, ranking 127th out of 346 Idaho elementary schools for 2025–2026 — the 63rd percentile with a 3-star rating. It has generally performed well above the statewide median since a rough 2010–2011 year, with its best recent showing at the 72nd percentile in 2022–2023. Within the district, Middleton Mill Creek Elementary leads at the 80th percentile, while Purple Sage Elementary trails at the 41st percentile.

Academically, the school beats Idaho state averages in every core subject. Math proficiency is 52.3% versus 43.1% statewide, English Language Arts is 55.9% versus 54.0%, and 5th-grade science is an impressive 63.4% — nearly 20 points above the state average and the highest among all nearby elementary schools with science data. The school also shows a striking grade-level pattern: 3rd graders start below district and state averages in both math and ELA, but by 5th grade, the same students reach 71.1% ELA proficiency, well above state and district averages. This kind of growth suggests that something is working well in the 4th and 5th grade classrooms.

Outside of test scores, Middleton Heights posts a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0% — less than half the Middleton District's 42.1% and among the lowest in the surrounding area. About 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than same-district peers but far lower than nearby schools from the Caldwell District and Vallivue School District, many of which exceed 70%. The school also achieves strong results while spending roughly $6,678 per student, less than many lower-performing schools in the region. For parents, this is a dependable, above-average school with real strengths in science and upper-grade literacy, though early-grade math and reading are the areas most worth watching.

573

Students ?

18.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$6,678

Per pupil spending ?

38%

Free/discounted lunch ?

611 Cemetery Road
Middleton, ID 83644-5553

(208) 585-3021

District: Middleton District

Students who attend Middleton Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Middleton Middle School
High:	Middleton High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.2%

Hispanic:

11.5%

Two or more races:

4.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 42nd percentile in 2010 → 64th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Idaho average (57% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 22 percentile points since 2010

✓Above the Idaho median (64th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school57%

District avg52%

Idaho avg47%

127^th of 350

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From top 48% (2016) to top 36% (2026)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Elementary Schools in the Middleton District

28^th of 104Middleton 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2026	60.1	127 of 350	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.5	99 of 301	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.6	70 of 252	72.2%	★★★★☆
2017	64.0	105 of 292	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	54.6	115 of 240	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	61.4	82 of 226	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	65.6	114 of 357	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	69.6	92 of 354	74.0%	★★★★☆
2011	38.3	266 of 359	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	48.8	206 of 356	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	44.0	227 of 349	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	49.8	189 of 335	43.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Idaho (2025-2026) ?

Science63%+19 vs state

English Language Arts56%~ state avg

Math52%+9 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, November 6, 2018

This school does not value inclusion and diversity. Having your child attend this school may effect the child's moral compass in a poor manor. It is clear that the school district shares the same sentiment by the lack of discourse and action they have not taken. The education of a developing mind has never been a place for negligence to burrow itself. Coming to the defense of staff in light of their distasteful attire shows where Middleton Heights Elementary stands on the topic of diversity. Consider moving out of the district, charter school, or private school if you value your child's education and outlook of other cultures. Close Quote

by a citizen
Sunday, November 4, 2018

It is a steaming cauldron of racist teachers. Patticularly offensive to Mexican students. Close Quote

by a citizen
Saturday, November 3, 2018

I can't believe that in this day and time we see this kind of racism and political bias. Especially in a elementay school. If a student had attempted to behave in this way, he would have suspended perhaps even expelled
Shame, shame on you. Close Quote

by a citizen
Saturday, November 3, 2018

Racist teachers Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ISAT Math (2026)							ISAT Science (2026)			ISAT English Language Arts (2026)							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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	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 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	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
Middleton Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	611 Cemetery Road	Middleton	83644	Canyon County	Middleton District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 585-3021	573	31	18.7	38.0%	471 (82.2%)	2 (0.3%)	66 (11.5%)	4 (0.7%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	23 (4.0%)	60.1	127^th of 350 public elementary schools	63.7%					(n/a)	46.2	58.9	50.0				52.3	63.4			43.1	51.1	71.1				55.9	$6,678	$866	$5,812
Middleton Mill Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	500 North Middleton Road	Middleton	83644	Canyon County	Middleton District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 585-3065	690	40	17.2	27.4%	591 (85.7%)	4 (0.6%)	68 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	22 (3.2%)	76.4	68^th of 350 public elementary schools	80.6%		74	73^rd of 337 public elementary schools	78.3%	5	64.2	64.5	59.3				62.4	48.3			64.2	63.6	68.5				65.6	$6,395	$699	$5,695
Mosaics Public School	Public, Charter	K-8	3121 Lincoln Road	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Mosaics Public School Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 332-6800	527	27	19.2	45.0%	323 (61.3%)	0 (0.0%)	174 (33.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	24 (4.6%)	46.3	191^st of 350 public elementary schools	45.4%		46.4	177^th of 337 public elementary schools	47.5%	14	55.7	50.9	40.7	47.2	53.7	45.9	49.2	45.8	40.5	43.8	45.9	50.9	52.5	49.1	53.7	48.6	50.2
Sacajawea Elementary School	Public	K-4	1710 North Illinois	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 455-3333	362	25	14.4	73.5%	79 (21.8%)	0 (0.0%)	269 (74.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	1.9	350^th of 350 public elementary schools	0.0%					(n/a)	20.3	18.3					19.2				18.5	16.9					17.6	$7,562	$1,297	$6,265
Van Buren Elementary School	Public	K-4	3115 Marble Front Road	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 455-3326	458	27	16.9		148 (32.3%)	7 (1.5%)	284 (62.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.7%)	10.7	330^th of 350 public elementary schools	5.7%		9.9	317^th of 337 public elementary schools	5.9%	13	36.8	23.2					30.0				34.4	28.4					31.4	$7,967	$1,386	$6,581
Purple Sage Elementary	Public	K-5	25709 El Paso Road	Caldwell	83607	Canyon County	Middleton District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 455-1148	453	28	16.4	32.0%	360 (79.5%)	1 (0.2%)	83 (18.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	40.8	206^th of 350 public elementary schools	41.1%					(n/a)	53.3	47.0	39.0				46.5	44.2			43.8	49.5	49.5				47.6	$7,504	$853	$6,651
Skyway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	19430 Ward Road	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Vallivue School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 453-4510	795	38	20.9	62.1%	339 (42.6%)	15 (1.9%)	410 (51.6%)	5 (0.6%)	8 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.1%)	18.8	303^rd of 350 public elementary schools	13.4%		18.1	290^th of 337 public elementary schools	13.9%	13	40.7	29.1	32.1				34.1	37.4			26.0	31.2	50.4				36.4	$7,529	$1,066	$6,463
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-4	2918 Washington Avenue	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 455-3317	481	29	16.6	78.4%	182 (37.8%)	5 (1.0%)	270 (56.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.2%)	4.5	346^th of 350 public elementary schools	1.1%		4.5	332^nd of 337 public elementary schools	1.5%	14	23.1	27.1					25.2				24.0	22.0					23.0	$7,860	$1,714	$6,146
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	400 East Linden	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 455-3313	406	29	13.9	78.3%	145 (35.7%)	2 (0.5%)	242 (59.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.7%)	14.5	318^th of 350 public elementary schools	9.1%		17.1	294^th of 337 public elementary schools	12.8%	24	44.9	13.0					28.1				39.1	16.9					27.4	$8,024	$1,440	$6,584
Desert Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18178 Santa Ana Avenue	Nampa	83687	Canyon County	Vallivue School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 453-4520	686	36	19.0	57.7%	343 (50.0%)	13 (1.9%)	300 (43.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.2%)	21 (3.1%)	35	233^rd of 350 public elementary schools	33.4%		40.5	208^th of 337 public elementary schools	38.3%	25	44.8	42.5	32.6				40.2	31.6			45.3	63.9	46.3				52.8	$7,529	$1,066	$6,463

Frequently Asked Questions about Middleton Heights Elementary

Is Middleton Heights Elementary a good school?

Middleton Heights Elementary ranks 127^th of 350 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Middleton Heights Elementary in?

Middleton District

How many students attend Middleton Heights Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 573 students attended Middleton Heights Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Middleton Heights Elementary?

Students at Middleton Heights Elementary are 82% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Middleton Heights Elementary attend?

Students who attend Middleton Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Middleton Middle School
High : Middleton High School

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