Summary:
Zip code 83252 in Malad City, Idaho, is served by a single middle school—Malad Middle School—which enrolls 216 students in grades 6 through 8. This school is a clear standout within the Oneida County District, consistently earning a 4-star rating from the state and ranking in the top quartile of Idaho middle schools for the past three years, including a 76th-percentile rank in 2025–2026.
Academically, Malad Middle outperforms both its district and the statewide averages in every tested subject. In 2025–2026, math proficiency reached 50.2% (vs. 43.1% statewide) and English language arts hit 64.9% (vs. 54.0% statewide), while 8th-grade science came in at 61.4% compared with 42.9% statewide. The school also shows steady academic growth as students advance: math proficiency climbs from 44.3% in 6th grade to 55.1% in 8th grade, and ELA proficiency rises from 60.7% to 70.0% over the same span. English language arts is a particular strength, with 8th-grade ELA proficiency a full 15.5 points above the state average.
Notably, nearly half of the students (45.37%) qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet the school still exceeds state averages, suggesting effective instruction and strong community support. The main concern is an elevated chronic absenteeism rate of 20.7%, far above the state average of 13.8% and dramatically higher than the district’s reported 1.2%, which may warrant attention. While the school’s state rank has slipped slightly from the 83rd to the 76th percentile over three years, it remains a top-quartile, 4-star school. With a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1 and per-student spending of $8,543 (2018–2019), Malad Middle demonstrates that solid academic outcomes are achievable even with limited resources—making it a strong choice for families in the area.
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