South Alternative Middle School serves 34 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-29%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-89%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
26%
20%
Black
3%
1%
White
68%
73%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% ID state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% ID state average).
How many students attend South Alternative Middle School?
34 students attend South Alternative Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of South Alternative Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Alternative Middle School?
South Alternative Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Alternative Middle School offer ?
South Alternative Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is South Alternative Middle School part of?
South Alternative Middle School is part of Nampa School District.
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