West Alternative Middle School (Closed 2014)

28 South Midland Blvd
Nampa, ID 83651

West Alternative Middle School serves 38 students in grades 7-8.

The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 7-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	West Alternative Middle School
7	16
8	22

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Total Students

38 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Alternative Middle School
2023	38
2022	38
2021	38
2020	38
2019	38
2018	38
2017	38
2016	38
2015	38
2013	38

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Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Alternative Middle School
2023	2
2022	2
2021	2
2020	2
2019	2
2018	2
2017	2
2016	2
2015	2
2013	2

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This School

State Level (ID)

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Alternative Middle School	Idaho	Nampa School District
2023	19:1	17:1	18:1
2022	19:1	17:1	18:1
2021	19:1	17:1	17:1
2020	19:1	19:1	19:1
2019	19:1	19:1	19:1
2018	19:1	19:1	19:1
2017	19:1	18:1	19:1
2016	19:1	19:1	20:1
2015	19:1	19:1	20:1
2013	19:1	19:1	21:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Alternative Middle School	Idaho	Nampa School District
2023	3%	1%
2022	3%	1%
2021	3%	1%
2020	3%	1%
2019	3%	1%
2018	2%	1%
2017	2%	1%
2016	2%	1%
2015	2%	1%
2013	3%	1%	1%

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Asian

n/a

Hispanic

45%

20%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Alternative Middle School	Idaho	Nampa School District
2023	45%	19%	39%
2022	45%	19%	38%
2021	45%	19%	38%
2020	45%	18%	35%
2019	45%	18%	35%
2018	45%	18%	36%
2017	45%	18%	36%
2016	45%	18%	35%
2015	45%	17%	21%
2013	45%	16%	32%

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Black

n/a

White

52%

73%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Alternative Middle School	Idaho	Nampa School District
2023	52%	74%	55%
2022	52%	74%	56%
2021	52%	74%	57%
2020	52%	75%	58%
2019	52%	75%	58%
2018	53%	76%	61%
2017	53%	76%	61%
2016	53%	76%	63%
2015	53%	77%	38%
2013	52%	78%	64%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.53

0.43

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Alternative Middle School	Idaho	Nampa School District
2023	0.53	0.42	0.55
2022	0.53	0.42	0.54
2021	0.53	0.42	0.54
2020	0.53	0.41	0.54
2019	0.53	0.41	0.54
2018	0.52	0.39	0.50
2017	0.52	0.39	0.50
2016	0.52	0.39	0.49
2015	0.52	0.38	0.41
2013	0.53	0.37	0.50

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Eligible for

89%

26%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Alternative Middle School	Idaho	Nampa School District
2023	89%	24%	36%
2022	89%	20%	26%
2021	89%	25%	35%
2020	89%	31%	40%
2019	89%	31%	40%
2018	89%	36%	48%
2017	89%	36%	48%
2016	89%	38%	52%
2015	89%	39%	53%
2013	89%	38%	55%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Alternative Middle School	Idaho	Nampa School District
2023	3%	9%	12%
2022	3%	4%	1%
2021	3%	6%	7%
2020	3%	8%	10%
2019	3%	8%	10%
2018	2%	10%	10%
2017	2%	10%	10%
2016	2%	9%	9%
2015	2%	10%	9%
2013	3%	9%	10%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Nampa School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend West Alternative Middle School?

38 students attend West Alternative Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

52% of West Alternative Middle School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of West Alternative Middle School?

West Alternative Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.

What grades does West Alternative Middle School offer ?

West Alternative Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is West Alternative Middle School part of?

West Alternative Middle School is part of Nampa School District.

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