Lone Star Middle School in Nampa, Idaho on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Lone Star Middle School is a suburban public school in Nampa, Idaho that is part of Nampa School District. It serves 930 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.7:1. Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

930 Students

45 Teachers

11055 Lone Star Rd

Nampa, ID 83651 View local requests

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Lone Star Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Dipaula Craig

Mrs. Kimball

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Lone Star Middle School Demographics

48%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

36%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Lone Star Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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