Serving 298 students in grades 6-8, Buhl 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 25% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Buhl Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Buhl, ID, covering approximately 235.7 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 12.1 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the zone is located about 25.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buhl Middle School's student population of 298 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Buhl 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 Buhl Middle School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#594 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
32%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
67%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.8%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buhl Middle School's ranking?
Buhl Middle School is ranked #594 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Buhl Middle School often compared to?
Buhl Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Castleford School, Xavier Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Buhl Middle School?
298 students attend Buhl Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Buhl Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buhl Middle School?
Buhl Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Buhl Middle School offer ?
Buhl Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buhl Middle School part of?
Buhl Middle School is part of Buhl Joint School District.
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