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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 83642

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Schools

3,057

Students

5-star school

Top rankedVictory Middle School15^th of 177 Idaho middle schools

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Summary:

Zip code 83642 in Meridian, Idaho is home to four public middle schools—Victory Middle School, Meridian Middle School, Lewis & Clark Middle School, and Crossroads Middle School—all serving grades 6–8 as part of Joint School District No. 2, a highly-rated district ranked 12th out of 101 in Idaho. Together these schools enroll 3,057 students, though they vary dramatically in size: Victory is the largest at 1,075 students, while Crossroads has just 124. Average math proficiency across the zip (44.3%) is slightly above the state average, and average ELA proficiency (57.2%) is also above the state mark of 54%.

Victory Middle School is the clear academic leader, earning 5 stars in each of the last three years and ranking as high as 10th in the state (94th percentile) in 2024–2025. It posts 65% math proficiency and 79% ELA proficiency—far ahead of the other schools—while serving the lowest poverty rate (18.8% free/reduced lunch) in the group. At the other end, Crossroads Middle School is the most concerning: just 28.6% math proficiency, 33.6% ELA proficiency, 29.5% chronic absenteeism, and only 1 star. Notably, Crossroads Middle School spends the most per student ($11,165) with the smallest class sizes (8:1), yet produces the weakest results. Meridian Middle School has slipped from 3 stars to 2 stars, now trailing state averages in both math and ELA. Lewis & Clark Middle School remains a steady mid-tier option, beating state averages with 45.1% math and 63.9% ELA proficiency.

Overall, this zip code shows sharp contrasts within a single district. Higher poverty and absenteeism generally track with lower scores, but resources don't tell the whole story—Victory Middle School achieves the best outcomes with the lowest spending and largest classes, while Crossroads Middle School struggles despite the highest spending. Chronic absenteeism is a systemic issue, with all four schools exceeding the state rate of 13.8%. For parents, Victory Middle School is an elite option, Lewis & Clark Middle School is a solid choice, and Meridian Middle School and Crossroads Middle School may warrant closer attention.

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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 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
Meridian Middle School	Public	6-8	1507 West 8th Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 855-4225	960	54	17.7	49.3%	637 (66.4%)	25 (2.6%)	220 (22.9%)	19 (2.0%)	10 (1.0%)	6 (0.6%)	43 (4.5%)	39.6	100^th of 177 public middle schools	43.5%		52.3	66^th of 166 public middle schools	60.2%	34	35.4	33.3	46.6	38.4	44.0		53.2	55.1	48.3	52.2	$6,956	$801	$6,155
Crossroads Middle School	Public	6-8	650 North Nola	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 855-4275	124	16	8.0	47.6%	103 (83.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (12.9%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)								(n/a)	< 32%	< 34%	31.0	28.6	< 40%	< 40%	< 20%	< 45%	50.0	33.6	$11,165	$858	$10,307
Lewis & Clark Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	4141 East Pine Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	(n/a)	No	(208) 350-4270	898	42	21.2	40.9%	597 (66.5%)	28 (3.1%)	177 (19.7%)	32 (3.6%)	3 (0.3%)	6 (0.7%)	55 (6.1%)	60.2	58^th of 177 public middle schools	67.2%		59.1	56^th of 166 public middle schools	66.3%	2	45.7	45.1	44.4	45.1	49.5		66.8	62.7	62.5	63.9	$6,819	$655	$6,164
Victory Middle School	Public	6-8	920 West Kodiak Drive	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 350-4443	1,075	44	24.2	18.8%	830 (77.2%)	15 (1.4%)	118 (11.0%)	50 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.7%)	54 (5.0%)	90.5	15^th of 177 public middle schools	91.5%		91.3	10^th of 166 public middle schools	94.0%	5	66.6	67.4	61.2	65.0	61.6		80.9	78.8	77.3	79.0	$6,561	$609	$5,952

Cities Near Zip Code 83642

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Meridian	0.36 mi	47	19^th
Boise	1.88 mi	87	39^th
Nampa	5.51 mi	41	68^th
Wilder	5.91 mi	8
Eagle	6.3 mi	9	3^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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