Serving 332 students in grades 4-6, Filer Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Filer Intermediate School's student population of 332 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Knowledge Is Power. Empower Our Students.
School Mascot
Wildcats
School Rankings
Filer Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Filer Intermediate School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#321 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
83%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Filer Intermediate School's ranking?
Filer Intermediate School is ranked #321 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Filer Intermediate School often compared to?
Filer Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Filer Elementary School, Filer High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Filer Intermediate School?
332 students attend Filer Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Filer Intermediate School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Filer Intermediate School?
Filer Intermediate School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Filer Intermediate School offer ?
Filer Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Filer Intermediate School part of?
Filer Intermediate School is part of Filer School District.
School Reviews
5 5/9/2017
My little girl ,well, she`s always wanted to be in this school ,so she went to this school in fourth grade ,but the problem now is that she wants to go next year, it`s still super good ,so FIVE STARS.
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