Serving 337 students in grades 6-8, William Thomas Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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William Thomas Middle School's student population of 337 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
William Thomas Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Thomas Middle School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#661 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
49%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
48%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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What is William Thomas Middle School's ranking?
William Thomas Middle School is ranked #661 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend William Thomas Middle School?
337 students attend William Thomas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of William Thomas Middle School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Thomas Middle School?
William Thomas Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does William Thomas Middle School offer ?
William Thomas Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Thomas Middle School part of?
William Thomas Middle School is part of American Falls Joint School District.
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