WILLIAM THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL

AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT
355 BANNOCK AVENUE
AMERICAN FALLS, ID 83211
351 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
William Thomas Middle School, located at 355 Bannock Avenue in American Falls, Idaho, serves as the primary middle-level educational institution for the American Falls School District. As a community-focused school, it provides academic instruction for students in the middle grades, typically bridging the gap between elementary education and the local high school. The school is situated in a rural-industrial setting, reflecting the tight-knit nature of the American Falls community, and plays a central role in the social and academic development of the area’s youth.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic standards and personal growth. Like many middle schools in Idaho, William Thomas aims to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education by offering a blend of traditional curriculum—such as math, science, and language arts—alongside extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a presence in the heart of American Falls, the school serves as a vital hub for students as they transition through their formative teenage years, focusing on building foundational skills and fostering student engagement within the local district.
351
Total Students
22.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    172 (49.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    169 (48.1 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)226-5203
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 180
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 50

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 111
Grade 7 118
Grade 8 122
Gender Ratio