Serving 128 students in grades 6-8, Pathways Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pathways Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pathways Middle School's student population of 128 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Motto
Preparing Today鈥檚 Students for Tomorrow鈥檚 Challenges
School Rankings
Pathways Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pathways Middle School is 0.32, 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
#520 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
82%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pathways Middle School's ranking?
Pathways Middle School is ranked #520 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Pathways Middle School often compared to?
Pathways Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Middle School, Rebound School Of Opportunity by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Pathways Middle School?
128 students attend Pathways Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pathways Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pathways Middle School?
Pathways Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pathways Middle School offer ?
Pathways Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pathways Middle School part of?
Pathways Middle School is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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