Serving 728 students in grades 6-8, Canfield Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canfield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Canfield Middle School's student population of 728 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
728 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Canfield Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canfield Middle School is 0.25, which is less 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
#110 out of 709 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
86%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canfield Middle School's ranking?
Canfield Middle School is ranked #110 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Canfield Middle School often compared to?
Canfield Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeland Middle School, Woodland Middle School, Timberlake Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Canfield Middle School?
728 students attend Canfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Canfield Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canfield Middle School?
Canfield Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Canfield Middle School offer ?
Canfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Canfield Middle School part of?
Canfield Middle School is part of Coeur D'alene School District.
School Reviews
5 6/30/2018
love this school, lots of rich kids here and the majority of them are "popular" kids but they are always really nice and considerate of others.
5 3/22/2010
I have never been there before but I will being going to that school very soon so I think it looks like a great school but I also think they should have pictures of the sports on there home page or pictures of the students there.
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