The reported proficiency rate for English language arts is 57%.
Original Research by School Decision on Fremont H Teed Middle School
Fremont H Teed Middle School sits on East Porter Road in Kuna, serving grades six through eight as a regular public school in the Kuna Joint District. The enrollment is moderate for a middle school, with the three grade levels fairly balanced. The student body is predominantly white with a Hispanic/Latino presence and small representation from other racial and ethnic groups. The share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals is on the lower side, suggesting a student population with relatively fewer economically disadvantaged families compared to many Idaho schools.
State testing data from the ISAT tells a mixed picture, and much of it comes in the form of reported ranges rather than precise proficiency figures, which limits how fine-grained a read is possible. In mathematics, the available ranges across all three grade levels suggest that fewer than half of students reach proficiency. English language arts shows more variation by grade, with one grade level's range reaching higher. The one fully reported result is eighth-grade ELA, where a majority of tested students met or exceeded proficiency. That stands out as a relative strength in the school's academic profile. Eighth-grade science, by contrast, falls in a lower range, which a parent may want to look into further with the school. Average scale scores and participation rates were not available, and trend comparisons could not be computed from what was provided, so it is hard to say from this data alone whether performance is moving up or down.
The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report, and no Advanced Placement or dual-credit data applies at this level. Information on course access, staffing ratios, attendance, and discipline was not provided. Special population data for students with individualized education programs and English learners was also missing from the available files. Title I status was not reported.
Kuna itself is a fast-growing residential suburb a short drive southwest of downtown Boise, rooted in railroad and stage-route history. The city markets itself with the slogan "Where Growth Happens, But Simple Still Exists," and the built environment reflects that tension: a traditional Main Street with a central park and bandshell, Indian Creek running through as an irrigation canal, a greenbelt for walking and biking, all surrounded by newer suburban subdivisions. Publicly reported sources describe Kuna as one of the fastest-growing cities in Idaho, with the population having nearly tripled over recent decades and continuing to climb. Commute patterns suggest many residents work in Boise or elsewhere in Ada County, and the commercial base is still catching up to residential growth. Falcon Crest Golf Course, the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, and Swan Falls Dam provide regional outdoor recreation. Annual events like Kuna Days and the Birds of Prey Festival bring civic life to the center of town.
The housing market reflects this growth context. Home values in the school's zip code run somewhat below the state benchmark and well above the national one, while rents remain comparatively moderate. The price-to-income ratio is elevated, meaning buying a home here requires a stretch relative to earnings, though Kuna has promoted its housing costs as among the more affordable in Ada County.
At the district level, the Kuna Joint District has been adapting to the same growth pressures. Swan Falls High School recently opened as the district's second high school, located in Meridian, adding capacity in one of the Treasure Valley's fastest-growing corridors. In a recent bond election, voters approved funding for a new elementary school but turned down a companion measure for a new middle school. A supplemental levy for operational funding also failed at the ballot box, after a similar prior levy had passed. The loss of that operational funding source is a factor worth watching, as it affects day-to-day programs and staffing in a district already absorbing rapid enrollment growth.
For a family considering Teed Middle School, the district's growth trajectory means facilities and class sizes are in flux. The failed middle school bond suggests new capacity at this level may not arrive soon, and the loss of supplemental levy funding adds pressure on programs. The school's academic profile shows a solid ELA outcome in its oldest grade, but math and science results are softer, and much of the data comes in ranges that limit precision. A parent weighing this school would benefit from asking the administration directly about current class sizes, support services, and how the district's funding situation is affecting the middle school specifically.
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