FIRTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

272 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Firth Middle School, located at 410 Roosevelt in Firth, Idaho, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Firth School District #59. As a smaller, community-focused institution, it provides a transitionary environment for students typically in grades 6 through 8. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to help students navigate the social and developmental milestones characteristic of the middle school years.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Firth, reflecting the values and close-knit nature of the surrounding rural community. In addition to its core curriculum, the school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs designed to keep students engaged and connected. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and maintaining strong ties between educators, students, and local families, Firth Middle School aims to prepare its students for the academic rigor and independence required for success in high school.

272

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FIRTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	23
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	1
American Indian	3

White
237 (87.1 %)
Hispanic
23 (8.5 %)
Black
4 (1.5 %)
Asian
4 (1.5 %)
American Indian
3 (1.1 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)

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:	FIRTH DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)346-6240
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 5 61

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 81

Grade 8 77