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Alameda Middle School

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Alameda Middle School ranks 49 th of 166 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

49^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 Idaho Middle Schools

Better than 70% of Idaho middle schools

Summary

Alameda Middle School is a public middle school in Pocatello, Idaho, serving 600 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Pocatello District, which is ranked 35 out of 96 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Alameda Middle School has a history of strong performance, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in Idaho and earning 3-4 stars from SchoolDigger.

Alameda Middle School consistently outperforms the Pocatello District and the state of Idaho in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Alameda had 50.7% of students proficient or better in ISAT/Math, compared to 46.1% for the district and 43.1% for the state. The school also has strong performance across different student subgroups, ranking 19th out of 81 Idaho middle schools for White students and 19th out of 37 for low socioeconomic status students in ISAT/Math proficiency.

Alameda Middle School's performance is notably stronger than the nearby Franklin Middle School and Irving Middle School, which are also part of the Pocatello District. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Alameda had 50.7% proficiency in ISAT/Math, compared to 57.8% for Franklin and 35.1% for Irving. Additionally, Alameda Middle School has a lower student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student than these nearby schools, suggesting that the school is effectively utilizing its resources to support student learning.

572

Students ?

17.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,136

Per pupil spending ?

46.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

845 McKinley Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83201-4952

(208) 232-0378

District: Pocatello District

Feeder schools for Alameda Middle School:

Elementary:	Lewis & Clark Elementary School
	Rulon M Ellis Elementary School
	Syringa Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.4%

Hispanic:

17.8%

Two or more races:

4.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 69th percentile in 2015 → 70th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Idaho average (54% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Above the Idaho median (70th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg50%

Idaho avg47%

49^th of 166

Idaho public middle schools ?

Top 30%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Middle Schools in the Pocatello District

35^th of 96Pocatello 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	62.5	49 of 166	70.5%	★★★★☆
2024	56.5	57 of 164	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.2	34 of 107	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.9	24 of 100	76.0%	★★★★☆
2017	74.2	27 of 131	79.4%	★★★★☆
2016	72.3	22 of 98	77.6%	★★★★☆
2015	58.3	31 of 100	69.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	48.2	39 of 72	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.2	25 of 51	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.4	10 of 28	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.6	14 of 60	76.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	53.2	21 of 56	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.5	3 of 5	40.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	41.9	19 of 37	48.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.0	15 of 27	44.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	75.8	7 of 47	85.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	56.1	31 of 72	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.4	16 of 51	68.6%	★★★★☆
2019	57.6	10 of 28	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	74.6	12 of 60	80.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	63.7	19 of 81	76.5%	★★★★☆
2023	52.7	9 of 13	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	72.0	11 of 35	68.6%	★★★★☆

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)

White (2024)77th percentile+11 vs school

Hispanic (2024)62nd percentile-3 vs school

Male (2024)57th percentile-8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)49th percentile-17 vs school

Female (2024)46th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts62%+8 vs state

Math51%+8 vs state

Science45%~ state avg

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Schools Near Alameda 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
Alameda Middle School	Public	6-8	845 McKinley Avenue	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 232-0378	572	33	17.2	46.2%	420 (73.4%)	3 (0.5%)	102 (17.8%)	3 (0.5%)	14 (2.4%)	3 (0.5%)	27 (4.7%)	62.5	49^th of 166 public middle schools	70.5%		56.5	57^th of 164 public middle schools	65.2%	8	42.4	60.0	49.8	50.7	44.8	44.8	52.1	71.2	61.1	61.5	$7,136	$897	$6,240
Hawthorne Middle School	Public	6-8	1025 West Eldredge Street	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 237-1680	612	35	17.3	56.0%	413 (67.5%)	4 (0.7%)	95 (15.5%)	2 (0.3%)	66 (10.8%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (4.9%)	38.5	104^th of 166 public middle schools	37.3%		38.1	90^th of 164 public middle schools	45.1%	14	35.1	40.2	40.1	38.5	36.6	36.6	44.3	57.1	57.4	53.0	$6,204	$777	$5,428
Irving Middle School	Public	6-8	911 North Grant Avenue	Pocatello	83204	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 232-3039	702	37	19.1	46.9%	549 (78.2%)	5 (0.7%)	100 (14.2%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (4.0%)	39.5	101^st of 166 public middle schools	39.2%		43.9	78^th of 164 public middle schools	52.4%	23	35.9	38.8	30.7	35.1	42.0	42.0	55.2	55.6	54.9	55.2	$7,793	$1,161	$6,633
Alpine Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	1195 Alpine Avenue	Chubbuck	83202	Bannock County	The Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	272	13	20.5		218 (80.1%)	3 (1.1%)	30 (11.0%)	4 (1.5%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	12 (4.4%)	49.6	77^th of 166 public middle schools	53.6%		69.2	40^th of 164 public middle schools	75.6%	37	48.4	45.6	40.8	45.3	45.1	45.1	50.5	55.1	57.7	54.1
Franklin Middle School	Public	6-8	2271 East Terry Street	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 233-5590	718	35	20.7	33.7%	589 (82.0%)	3 (0.4%)	73 (10.2%)	11 (1.5%)	8 (1.1%)	5 (0.7%)	29 (4.0%)	83.4	20^th of 166 public middle schools	88.0%		79.8	27^th of 164 public middle schools	83.5%	7	56.0	60.1	57.4	57.8	60.9	60.9	66.8	71.9	75.9	71.8	$6,818	$865	$5,953
Aberdeen Middle School	Public	6-8	136 South 4th West	Aberdeen	83210	Bingham County	Aberdeen District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 397-3280	138	10	13.5	76.1%	43 (31.2%)	1 (0.7%)	94 (68.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.9	133^rd of 166 public middle schools	19.9%					(n/a)	34.8	34.0	23.1	31.1	35.9	35.9	47.8	36.2	53.8	45.5	$9,111	$1,434	$7,677

Frequently Asked Questions about Alameda Middle School

What district is Alameda Middle School in?

Pocatello District

What is the racial makeup of Alameda Middle School?

Students at Alameda Middle School are 73% White, 18% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Alameda Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 572 students attended Alameda Middle School.

Is Alameda Middle School a good school?

Alameda Middle School ranks 49^th of 166 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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