EAST MINICO MIDDLE SCHOOL

483 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

East Minico Middle School, located in Rupert, Idaho, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Minidoka County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8. The school is committed to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills during these formative years.

Beyond the classroom, East Minico Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs. These programs are designed to keep students engaged, promote school spirit, and help them explore personal interests. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a supportive community atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond, while maintaining strong ties to the local Rupert community.

483

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST MINICO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	228
Black	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
250 (51.8%)
Hispanic
228 (47.2%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)436-3178
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 6 148

Grade 7 160

Grade 8 175