WEST MINICO MIDDLE SCHOOL

529 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Minico Middle School, located in Paul, Idaho, serves as a key educational institution within the Minidoka County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in the transition years between elementary and high school. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, West Minico Middle School emphasizes community involvement and the development of well-rounded students. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and elective programs, which encourage students to explore their interests and build collaborative skills. By maintaining a focus on core academic standards and a supportive school culture, the staff at West Minico strives to ensure that students are equipped with the foundational knowledge and character traits necessary for future success.

529

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST MINICO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	254
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
261 (49.3 %)
Hispanic
254 (48.0 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)438-5018
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 6 178

Grade 7 178

Grade 8 173