Serving 113 students in grades 6-8, Wilder 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilder Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Wilder Middle School's student population of 113 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Wilder Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilder Middle School is 0.42, 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
#670 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
72%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
26%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Wilder Middle School's ranking?
Wilder Middle School is ranked #670 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Wilder Middle School?
113 students attend Wilder Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Wilder Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilder Middle School?
Wilder Middle School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wilder Middle School offer ?
Wilder Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilder Middle School part of?
Wilder Middle School is part of Wilder School District.
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