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New Plymouth Middle School

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New Plymouth Middle School ranks 21 st of 166 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

21^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 Idaho Middle Schools

Better than 87% of Idaho middle schools

Summary

New Plymouth Middle School is a public middle school serving 237 students in grades 6-8 in New Plymouth, Idaho, which is part of the New Plymouth District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with strong academic results that outshine many of its regional counterparts.

New Plymouth Middle School's students excel on state assessments, with proficiency rates of 59.1% in Math, 65.1% in Science, and 69.4% in English Language Arts - all significantly higher than the state averages. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years and ranks as high as 13th out of 171 middle schools in Idaho. Additionally, New Plymouth Middle School has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a stable student-teacher ratio, which are important factors in supporting student success.

While New Plymouth Middle School's performance is impressive, some nearby schools, such as Wilder Middle School and McCain Middle School, struggle with significantly lower proficiency rates, especially in Math and English Language Arts. This highlights the relative strength of New Plymouth Middle School within the region. However, the school's growing population of students from lower-income families may present challenges that the district and school leadership will need to address to ensure continued success.

225

Students ?

17.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$5,435

Per pupil spending ?

37.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4400 Southwest 2nd Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655-5599

(208) 278-5788

District: New Plymouth District

Students who attend New Plymouth Middle School usually attend:

High:

New Plymouth High School

Feeder schools for New Plymouth Middle School:

Elementary:

New Plymouth Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.7%

Hispanic:

16.4%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 84th percentile in 2010 → 87th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Idaho average (64% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Idaho middle schools

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (28% vs 15% Idaho)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school64%

District avg53%

Idaho avg47%

21^st of 166

Idaho public middle schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 9 pts since 2015

From top 22% (2015) to top 13% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

34^th of 96New Plymouth 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	83.1	21 of 166	87.3%	★★★★☆
2023	80.9	13 of 107	87.9%	★★★★☆
2018	70.7	27 of 100	73.0%	★★★★☆
2017	65.5	38 of 131	71.0%	★★★★☆
2016	74.0	18 of 98	81.6%	★★★★☆
2015	75.0	22 of 100	78.0%	★★★★☆
2013	75.1	28 of 173	83.8%	★★★★☆
2012	78.5	13 of 171	92.4%	★★★★★
2011	71.4	27 of 169	84.0%	★★★★☆
2010	72.9	27 of 166	83.7%	★★★★☆
2009	79.9	16 of 160	90.0%	★★★★★
2008	77.1	21 of 158	86.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts69%+16 vs state

Science65%+22 vs state

Math59%+16 vs state

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Schools Near New Plymouth 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
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
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
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
Emmett Middle School	Public	6-8	301 East 4th Street	Emmett	83617	Gem County	Emmett Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 365-2921	539	27	19.9	50.8%	407 (75.5%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (17.6%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (5.2%)								(n/a)					35.8			37.7					46.7	$7,019	$1,139	$5,880
Wilder Middle School	Public	6-8	419 Huff Road	Wilder	83676	Canyon County	Wilder District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 482-6228	107	6	16.9	68.2%	22 (20.6%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (77.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)								(n/a)					9.1			21.1				44.7	26.5	$9,127	$940	$8,187
Middleton Middle School	Public	6-8	511 West Main Street	Middleton	83644	Canyon County	Middleton District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 585-3251	1,018	51	20.0	30.0%	856 (84.1%)	2 (0.2%)	129 (12.7%)	6 (0.6%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	18 (1.8%)								(n/a)		40.5			45.2			44.6		51.0			59.3	$6,834	$799	$6,035

Frequently Asked Questions about New Plymouth Middle School

What high school do graduates of New Plymouth Middle School attend?

Students who attend New Plymouth Middle School usually go on to attend New Plymouth High School

Is New Plymouth Middle School a good school?

New Plymouth Middle School ranks 21^st of 166 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is New Plymouth Middle School in?

New Plymouth District

How many students attend New Plymouth Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 225 students attended New Plymouth Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of New Plymouth Middle School?

Students at New Plymouth Middle School are 79% White, 16% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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