Middleton School District 134

What Middleton School District 134 does

Middleton School District 134 is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Middleton, Idaho, governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees representing five geographic zones. The district operates six schools — Middleton High School, Middleton Academy, Middleton Middle School, Heights Elementary, Mill Creek Elementary, and Purple Sage Elementary — serving approximately 4,000 students with 228 teaching and certified staff members. Core academic and student services are augmented by a 1:1 laptop program for all K-12 students with student-run Tech Ninjas IT Help Desks, AmeriCorps Reading Corps and Math Corps tutoring, Career & Technical Education pathways (construction trades, cabinetmaking, residential construction, sports medicine), and special education, gifted, and mental health programs. The district's technology stack includes Skyward Family Access (student information system), Raptor visitor management, HappyFox IT ticketing, MySchoolBucks meal payments, MySchoolApps eligibility, Finalsite-hosted websites, and Google Workspace.

The business model is that of a public government entity rather than a commercial enterprise. Revenue is derived from Idaho State Department of Education per-pupil allocations based on average daily attendance, voter-approved local property tax levies (with another supplemental levy scheduled for May 2026), federal categorical grants (Title IA, Title IC Migrant, Title IIA, Title I-D, EL Program, Head Start, IDEA), and small transaction streams from student meal payments and device protection plan fees. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through zoned school enrollment, supplemented by an open enrollment policy that admits out-of-district students on a case-by-case basis depending on space availability. The Middleton Community School model — funded primarily by United Way Treasure Valley and supported by partnerships with Care Solace, Terry Reilly Health Services, Idaho Diaper Bank, Idaho Foodbank, Mountain Health Gives, and Family Eye Care — extends the district's footprint into wraparound services including diaper distribution, food assistance, vision screening, and clinical counseling.

The district's go-to-market is community-based: a website (msd134.org), active Facebook and Instagram (@middletonidschools), YouTube-recorded Board meetings, Skyward email communications, and partnerships with the United Way and local Chamber of Commerce drive awareness and family engagement. Compliance footprint includes FERPA, Title IX, Section 504, McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance, and USDA nutrition program participation. The district is accredited by AdvancED (now Cognia) and operates independently under the Idaho State Department of Education with no parent company, subsidiaries, or private equity involvement.

Name

Middleton School District 134

Legal name

Middleton School District 134

Website

https://msd134.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Middleton School District 134 is a public K-12 district in Middleton, Idaho, operating six schools serving approximately 4,000 students with 228 certified staff. It delivers instruction, 1:1 laptop programs, CTE pathways, and wraparound community services funded by state per-pupil allocations, local levies, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA), Attendance, Truancy & Enrollment Compliance (EDAJAHAC), IEP/504 Planning, Case Management & Compliance (EDAJAKAB), Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Student technology programs
• Community school services
• Career technical education
• Special education support

Headquarters

HQ city

Caldwell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. State Funding: Primary funding from Idaho State Department of Education based on average daily attendance and enrollment metrics.
2. Local Property Tax Levies: Supplemental levies approved by voters including a levy scheduled for May 2026. District budget reports available for FY2024, FY2025, and FY2026.
3. Federal Grants: Multiple federal programs including Title IA, Title IC Migrant, Title IIA, Title I-D (Neglected/Delinquent/At-Risk), EL Program, Head Start, IDEA, and other categorical grants.
4. Student Meal Payments: Food service program with paid and reduced-price meals for students, and adult meals. Revenue from direct student/family payments and federal reimbursement programs.
5. Student Enrollment Fees: Open enrollment application process, device protection plan fees, and various student fees for programs and activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Middleton School District 134 is a public K-12 school district operating six schools (one high school, one alternative academy, one middle school, and three elementary schools) that delivers comprehensive kindergarten-through-12th-grade education to approximately 4,000 students in Middleton, Idaho. Its offering bundles core academic instruction with a K-12 1:1 laptop program, Career and Technical Education pathways, AmeriCorps Reading and Math tutoring, mental health coordination through Care Solace, Community School wraparound services (diaper bank, clothing, food, vision screening), and Food and Nutrition Services. The district is governed by a five-member elected Board of Trustees, holds AdvancED/Cognia accreditation, and complies with FERPA, Title IX, and Section 504.

Product overview

Middleton School District 134 is a public K-12 school district comprising six schools (Middleton High School, Middleton Academy, Middleton Middle School, Heights Elementary, Mill Creek Elementary, and Purple Sage Elementary) serving approximately 4,000 students with 228 teaching and certified staff. The district's technology portfolio centers on the MSD 1:1 Laptop Program (K-12 1:1 device initiative with student-run Tech Ninjas IT Help Desks), supplemented by Skyward Family Access (student information portal for parents), and the HappyFox IT ticketing system. Academic support products include AmeriCorps Reading Corps and Math Corps tutoring programs, Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways (construction trades, cabinetmaking, residential construction, sports medicine/rehabilitation services), and mental health resources including Care Solace coordination and Sources of Strength peer-led wellness programming. The district also operates a Middleton Community School offering wraparound services (diaper bank, clothing closet, vision screening, food assistance) and utilizes Raptor for visitor management, Skyward Family Access for parent-student information access, and MySchoolBucks for meal payments. The district's websites are powered by Finalsite (acquired from Blackboard), with board management through simbli.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• MSD 1:1 Laptop Program Kindergarten through 12th grade 1:1 laptop initiative providing each student daily access to a school-issued laptop to foster 21st century learning skills including critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity. Students receive a laptop, charger, and sleeve. Supporting Tech Ninjas student-run IT Help Desks handle deployment, troubleshooting, and minor repairs.
• Skyward Family Access Web-based parent and guardian portal providing real-time access to student records including attendance, grades, assignments, class schedules, discipline records, health information, test scores, report cards, and direct teacher email communication. Single login covers all students in a household across all six district schools.
• AmeriCorps Reading Tutor Program (Reading Corps) Research-based literacy tutoring program placing trained AmeriCorps tutors in district schools to work one-on-one or with small groups of K-12 students needing targeted reading support, using evidence-based interventions, progress tracking, and on-site coaching.
• AmeriCorps Math Tutor Program (Math Corps) Mathematics tutoring program placing trained AmeriCorps tutors in district schools to work with small groups of K-12 students on targeted math practice using evidence-based activities. Students who participate make progress twice as fast as the national average; over 91,000 students nationwide have benefited.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Pathways Vocational and career-focused educational programs including Construction Trades (Middleton High School), Cabinetmaking/Bench Carpentry (Middleton Academy), Residential Construction (Middleton Academy), and Rehabilitation Services/Sports Medicine (Middleton High School), equipped with industry-standard tools purchased through nearly $85,000 in Idaho Division of Career Technical Education grants.
• Raptor Visitor Management System Visitor management and access control system that scans government-issued IDs, screens against registered sex offender databases across all 50 states, generates visitor badges with photo/date/reason, and maintains building entry/exit logs with School Resource Officer (SRO) alert integration. Active Monday through Friday during school hours.
• Care Solace Mental Health Coordination Free mental health care coordination service connecting Middleton School District students, staff, and families with mental health and substance-use providers. Offers 24/7 multilingual support, care matching regardless of insurance status, and confidential assistance at no cost to the district community.
• Middleton Community School Community School wraparound initiative providing resources and support to students, teachers, and families, including a diaper bank (Idaho Diaper Bank), clothing closet, Little Peeps vision screening and glasses program, Help Us Feed Families food assistance, winter coats, school supplies, and on-site clinical counseling. Funded by United Way Treasure Valley and Idaho Coalition for Community Schools.
• Food & Nutrition Services District food service program serving breakfast and lunch to students at all six schools, with paid meal prices (elementary lunch $3.35, middle school lunch $3.50, high school lunch $3.60, breakfast $2.35, reduced-price meals $0.30-$0.40, adult meals $3.00-$5.10), MySchoolBucks online payments, MySchoolApps free/reduced eligibility, and USDA federal child nutrition reimbursement.
• Sources of Strength Peer-Led Program Peer-led mental wellness and resilience program at Middleton High School designed to promote positive connections and support networks within the school community.
• Tech Ninjas IT Help Desk Student-run IT support teams at Middleton High School and Middleton Middle School assisting with laptop deployment, troubleshooting, minor repairs, and staff/student training, led by Help Desk Coordinators Audie Arnold and Heather Balaam.
• HappyFox IT Help Desk Ticketing System 24/7 IT ticketing system allowing students and staff to submit technology support requests for laptop repairs, troubleshooting, and technical issues, with district personnel responding to tickets at http://assist.msd134.org/.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration16 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Care SolacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership connecting Middleton School District students, staff, and families to mental health care services at no cost. Provides 24/7 multilingual support, helps find providers matched to needs, and offers care regardless of insurance coverage including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options.
• Terry Reilly Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensed therapist available on Middleton High School campus offering individual counseling sessions, crisis intervention, and mental health education with parent approval. Services provided by master's level counselor in partnership with the district.
• Reading Corps (AmeriCorps)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch-based tutoring program placing trained tutors in local schools to work with students needing additional reading support. Tutors use proven strategies and engaging activities to strengthen literacy skills and build confidence. No teaching experience required; training provided.
• Math Corps (AmeriCorps)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTutoring program placing trained tutors in local schools to work with students needing math support. Students make progress twice as fast as average. Over 91,000 students nationwide have benefited from Math Corps support.
• United Way Treasure ValleycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary grant funder for Middleton Community School program, supporting wraparound services for students and families including food assistance, mental health resources, and family support.
• Idaho Coalition for Community SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant partner supporting the Community School model. Coalition provides resources and advocacy for community schools across Idaho.
• Idaho Diaper BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing diaper bank program through the Community School. Each baby can receive 50 diapers per month and two packs of wipes, plus training potties and books.
• Idaho Central Credit UnionminorOthersCommunity sponsor supporting Middleton Community School programs and services.
• Idaho PowerminorOthersCommunity sponsor supporting Middleton Community School programs.
• WalmartminorOthersCommunity sponsor and donor supporting Middleton Community School initiatives.
• Idaho FoodbankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Help Us Feed Families program providing food assistance to district families in need.
• Mountain Health Gives (Little Peeps)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing vision screening and eye exam/glasses coverage for students in Idaho. Kindergarten and first-grade students screened for vision problems with vouchers available for corrective services.
• Family Eye CareminorOthersDr. Doug Adams at Family Eye Care in Middleton partners with the district and Little Peeps program to provide eye care services.
• Caldwell Transportation Company (CTC)coreOthersContracted transportation provider for student bus services. Located at 22973 Highway 44, 21st Avenue West, Middleton, ID 83644. Phone: (208) 459-0195.
• Idaho Digital Learning AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline learning platform where Superintendent Marc Gee served as online principal since June 2011, providing access to digital learning opportunities.
• USDAcoreOthersFederal partner for school nutrition programs. USDA provides guidelines, support, and reimbursement for child nutrition programs. Institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Nampa School District: Adjacent Canyon County, Idaho school district serving a larger student population. Comparable as a public K-12 district operating multiple schools with similar funding sources (state, levy, federal), open enrollment policies, and CTE/technology programs within the same Idaho regulatory environment.
• Vallivue School District: Neighboring Caldwell-area Idaho district serving similar demographics in Canyon County. Directly comparable as a public K-12 district operating multiple schools with similar per-pupil funding dynamics and a fast-growing residential footprint similar to Middleton.
• West Ada School District: Largest Idaho school district located in adjacent Ada County. Comparable as a public K-12 district operating under the same Idaho funding framework, with a 1:1 device program and similar CTE/community school initiatives, but at substantially larger scale.
• Boise School District: Idaho's largest urban school district. Comparable as a public K-12 district with similar technology integration, CTE pathways, and wraparound student services, operating under the same Idaho Department of Education regulatory and funding framework.
• Kuna School District: Fast-growing suburban district in Ada County. Comparable to Middleton as a rural-to-suburban transitioning Idaho district with high residential growth driving enrollment expansion, similar per-pupil funding dynamics, and a similar family demographic profile.
• Caldwell School District: Directly adjacent to Middleton with the same Caldwell, Idaho mailing address context. Comparable as a public K-12 district with overlapping attendance boundaries, similar Idaho funding framework, and competing for open enrollment students in the same Canyon County market.

Direct peers

• Preston School District: Rural Idaho school district where Superintendent Marc Gee previously served from 2015-2021. Highly comparable as a rural public K-12 district in the same state regulatory environment, with similar size, funding structure, and operational profile.
• Garden Valley School District: Small rural Idaho school district where Superintendent Marc Gee previously served. Comparable as a small rural public K-12 district with similar student counts, funding dynamics, and community-school service model expectations.
• Sugar-Salem School District: Rural eastern Idaho school district where Marc Gee began his education career in 2003. Comparable as a rural public K-12 district with similar size scale, Idaho state funding, and family demographic composition.

Others

• Idaho Digital Learning Alliance: Idaho statewide online learning platform where Superintendent Marc Gee serves as online principal. Functionally an enabling/strategic partner rather than a competitor, but directly relevant for online learning delivery and digital curriculum access that complements Middleton's in-person offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@msdboardmeeting6894
• Facebookfacebook.com/middletonschooldistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/middletonidschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/middleton-school-district-134

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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