JEROME MIDDLE SCHOOL

JEROME JOINT DISTRICT
520 10TH AVENUE WEST
JEROME, ID 83338
973 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Jerome Middle School, located at 520 10th Avenue West in Jerome, Idaho, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. As a public middle school, it focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school education, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. The school is part of the Jerome Joint School District and is committed to providing a structured academic environment that supports the developmental needs of young adolescents as they transition toward more rigorous high school coursework.

Beyond standard academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs intended to foster social development and school spirit. The faculty and staff at Jerome Middle School strive to cultivate a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere, focusing on preparing students for future academic success while encouraging community engagement and personal responsibility.
973
Total Students
51.7
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    553 (56.8 %)
  • White
    403 (41.4 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.4 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.1 %)
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: JEROME JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)324-8134
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 973
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.8
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 525
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 93

* 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 6 319
Grade 7 322
Grade 8 332
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
WENDELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
WENDELL DISTRICT
341 Students
920 EAST MAIN STREET
WENDELL, ID 83355 (8.9 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th