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Public School Review - Established 2003

Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Idaho

The average public middle school diversity score in Idaho is approximately 0.42 per year (2026).
The most diverse public middle schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Idaho is currently Five-county Detention Center, with a diversity score of 0.71.
Diversity Score Range: 0.53 0.71 Avg. Diversity Score: 0.57

Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Idaho (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Five-county Detention Center
Alternative School
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 5-12
423 N 2300 E
Saint Anthony, ID 83445
(208) 624-1500
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.70
Grades: 6-8
1255 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Rank: #33.
Independence Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: 7-12
155 East Francis Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8825
Rank: #44.
Snake River Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: 1-12
2515 Wright Avenue
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 736-2588
Rank: #55.
Ada County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
Diversity Score: 0.65
Grades: 5-12
6300 Denton Street
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4150
Rank: #66.
Fairmont Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.63
Grades: 7-9
2121 North Cole Road
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4790
Rank: #77.
Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.61
Grades: PK-8
500 South Lincoln Avenue
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 595-1617
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
East Valley Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: 6-8
4085 East Greenhurst Road
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4760
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Gem Prep Nampa
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: K-12
310 West Iowa Avenue
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 468-2848
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Blackfoot School District Online Jr/sr School
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: 7-12
270 East Bridge Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Union High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: 6-12
506 Fletcher Drive
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 498-0559
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.57
Grades: 6-8
645 Mitchell Road
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
American Falls Academy
Alternative School
Diversity Score: 0.57
Grades: 6-12
598 Lincoln
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5008
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
South Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.57
Grades: 7-9
3101 Cassia Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6110
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Summitvue Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.56
Grades: 6-8
320 Smeed Parkway
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Lone Star Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.56
Grades: 6-8
11055 Lone Star Road
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 468-4745
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Nampa Online Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.56
Grades: PK-12
3313 Parkridge Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-2808
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Bridge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.56
Grades: 7-8
616 Eastland Drive
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 737-5282
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Kamiah Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: 4-8
800 12th Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4040
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Nampa Academy
Alternative School
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: 6-12
28 South Midland Boulevard
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 332-6800
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Payette Academy
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: 6-12
609 North 5th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Rimrock Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: 6-12
39678 State Highway 78
Bruneau, ID 83604
(208) 834-2260
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
Fruitland Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: 6-12
401 Iowa Avenue
Fruitland, ID 83619
(208) 452-3360
Rank: #19 - 2419. - 24.
North Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.55
Grades: K-12
906 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4567
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Shoshone Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: 6-8
61 East Highway 24
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Vallivue Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: 6-8
16412 South 10th Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83607
(208) 454-1426
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Boise Online School - Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: 7-12
8169 West Victory Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-4000
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Elevate Academy Nampa
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5%)
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: 6-12
11425 Orchard Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 861-7283
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
High Desert
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: 6-12
104 West D Street
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Sage Valley Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: 6-8
18070 Santa Ana Avenue
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 468-4919
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Frank Church High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: 7-12
8051 West Salt Creek Court
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5650
Rank: #32 - 3932. - 39.
Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind
Special Education School
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: PK-12
1450 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4457
Rank: #32 - 3932. - 39.
South Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: 6-8
229 West Greenhurst Road
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 468-4740
Rank: #32 - 3932. - 39.
William Thomas Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: 6-8
355 Bannock Avenue
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5203
Rank: #32 - 3932. - 39.
Mountain Home Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: 7-8
1600 East 6th South Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2590
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Idaho average public middle schools diversity score?
The Idaho average public middle schools diversity score is 0.42 for 2026.
What are public middle schools with the most diversity score in Idaho?
The best top-ranked public middle schools in Idaho include Five-county Detention Center, Lakeside Middle School and Independence Alternative High School.

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