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West Minico Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

Summary

West Minico Middle School is a public middle school in Paul, Idaho, serving 529 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Minidoka County Joint District, which is ranked 72 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Minico Middle School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in ISAT Math (21%), ISAT Science (18.4%), and ISAT English Language Arts (33.5%) significantly lower than the state averages. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31%, compared to the state average of around 20%. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 54.63% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 17.8 students per teacher.

When compared to nearby schools, such as East Minico Middle School and Declo Junior High School, West Minico Middle School consistently underperforms on academic measures, has higher chronic absenteeism rates, and serves a higher proportion of students from low-income families. The school's per-student spending of $7,271 in 2018-2019 is also lower than the state average, which may contribute to the challenges the school faces in providing quality education and resources to its diverse student population.

506

Students ?

20.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,271

Per pupil spending ?

62.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

155 S 600 W
Paul, ID 83347-8621

(208) 438-5018

District: Minidoka County Joint District

Students who attend West Minico Middle School usually attend:

High:

Minico Senior High School

Feeder schools for West Minico Middle School:

Elementary:	Heyburn Elementary School
	Paul Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.4%

Hispanic:

49.0%

Two or more races:

0.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 27th percentile in 2009 → 5th in 2024

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Idaho average (31% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 22 percentile points since 2009

!Science scores 18 pts below the Idaho average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

District avg32%

Idaho avg47%

Not ranked this year

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

88^th of 96Minidoka County Joint 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	9.4	155 of 164	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	12.6	96 of 107	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	23.5	104 of 131	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	28.1	72 of 98	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	23.2	80 of 100	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	33.7	129 of 173	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	32.3	136 of 171	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	26.9	144 of 169	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	28.5	140 of 166	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	35.4	117 of 160	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	37.5	115 of 158	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	11.4	55 of 56	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)2nd percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts38%-16 vs state

Math27%-16 vs state

Science24%-18 vs state

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Schools Near West Minico 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
West Minico Middle School	Public	6-8	155 S 600 W	Paul	83347	Minidoka County	Minidoka County Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 438-5018	506	25	20.4	62.6%	250 (49.4%)	1 (0.2%)	248 (49.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)								(n/a)	23.9			26.7		24.1	34.5			38.2	$7,271	$1,029	$6,242
Burley Junior High School	Public	7-8	700 West 16th Street	Burley	83318	Cassia County	Cassia County Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 878-6613	560	30	18.6	50.7%	315 (56.3%)	2 (0.4%)	232 (41.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	24.6	134^th of 166 public middle schools	19.3%		23.1	129^th of 164 public middle schools	21.3%	5		37.2	34.7	36.1	32.1	32.1		46.8	42.1	44.7	$7,747	$1,022	$6,725
East Minico Middle School	Public	6-8	1805 H Street	Rupert	83350	Minidoka County	Minidoka County Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 436-3178	483	24	20.0	61.1%	250 (51.8%)	2 (0.4%)	228 (47.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	10.4	157^th of 166 public middle schools	5.4%		11.2	149^th of 164 public middle schools	9.1%	8			28.4	27.6	20.4	20.4			37.7	36.8	$7,511	$1,021	$6,489
Minidoka Junior High Alternative	Public	6-8	310 10th Street	Rupert	83350	Minidoka County	Minidoka County Joint District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(208) 436-4727	36	4	9.2	80.6%	19 (52.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (47.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Declo Junior High School	Public	6-8	205 East Main Street	Declo	83323	Cassia County	Cassia County Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 654-9960	249	14	18.0		190 (76.3%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (23.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	51.7	69^th of 166 public middle schools	58.4%		49.7	68^th of 164 public middle schools	58.5%	1	49.4	48.6	45.2	47.7	54.8	54.8	43.2	51.4	56.0	50.2	$7,444	$670	$6,774

Frequently Asked Questions about West Minico Middle School

What district is West Minico Middle School in?

Minidoka County Joint District

How many students attend West Minico Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 506 students attended West Minico Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of West Minico Middle School?

Students at West Minico Middle School are 49% White, 49% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of West Minico Middle School attend?

Students who attend West Minico Middle School usually go on to attend Minico Senior High School

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