Butte County Middle School (Closed 2023)

120 South Water Street
Arco, ID 83213
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 105 students in grades 6-8, Butte County 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
105 students

Showing 2011–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (ID)
(17-18)
30-34%
44%
(17-18)
50-54%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1

Showing 2011–2025. View full 39-year historical data

American Indian
6%
1%

Showing 2009–2025. View full 25-year historical data

Hispanic
3%
21%

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White
89%
72%

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Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
11%
0.21

Showing 2011–2025. View full 25-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
32%

Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%

Showing 2011–2025. 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Butte County Middle School?
105 students attend Butte County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Butte County Middle School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Butte County Middle School?
Butte County Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Butte County Middle School offer ?
Butte County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Butte County Middle School part of?
Butte County Middle School is part of Butte County Joint School District.

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