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West Middle School

28 SOUTH MIDLAND BOULEVARD, NAMPA, ID, 83651

Ranked 208 of 217 in Idaho

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About West Middle School

West Middle School is a public middle school in Nampa, Idaho, which is in a mid-sized suburban area. There are about 521 students at the school, which serves grades 6 through 8. West Middle School has smaller classes than the district average, with 15 students for every teacher. It has 35 full-time equivalent teachers and 2 full-time school counselors. The school offers a standard middle school curriculum that includes math, English language arts, science, and social studies. It also offers elective courses that are meant to keep students interested and help them improve their skills. According to U.S. News, 9% of students are proficient in math and 26% are proficient in reading. This shows that there are still chances for academic growth, especially in math. West Middle School has a diverse student body, with 48% of students being female and 52% being male. 67% of students said they were economically disadvantaged. This demographic profile is similar to the people who live in the area where the school is located. West Middle School focuses on basic learning in a supportive setting and is always looking for ways to improve its students' academic performance.

West Middle School Contact Information

Address

28 SOUTH MIDLAND BOULEVARD, NAMPA, ID, 83651

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Phone

(208) 468-4750

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Website

nsd131.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 9%
Reading 26%
State average proficiency is 9% in Math and 26% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
521
Total Students
$61688
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 208 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at West Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 3:18 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 43.76%
Asian 0.19%
Hispanic 49.52%
Black 0.96%
Two+ Races 4.99%
Native Am. 0%
White
43.76%
Asian
0.19%
Hispanic
49.52%
Black
0.96%
Two+ Races
4.99%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 521
47.98%
250 Female
52.02%
271 Male

Student Population

521 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

260 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

West Middle School now houses two alternative education programs on its campus. Union High School, formerly known as Union School, has relocated to the site. Nampa Academy has also moved to the campus after previously operating at Columbia High School.

FAQ

Q1. What does the school do to deal with diversity?

Ans. West Middle School promotes cultural diversity by holding events and activities that are open to everyone.

Q2. What kinds of help are available?

Ans. The school offers counseling, special programs, and other help for students who are learning English or who have learning differences.

Q3. How does the school involve families?

Ans. Parents stay involved in school life by talking to their kids often, going to family events, and volunteering.

Q4. What sets West Middle School apart from other schools?

Ans. The school focuses on learning through projects and solving problems, which helps students connect what they learn in class to what they do in the real world.

Q5. Do you have arts programs?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in music, performance, and visual arts activities all year long.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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