Camas County High School is a four-year public secondary school in Fairfield, Idaho. The school colors are navy blue and gold and the mascot is a Musher.
Serving 105 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Camas County Elem/jr High 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Camas County Elem-Jr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Fairfield, ID, covering approximately 1,078.7 square miles. Families typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 22.6 miles and the furthest edge located 36.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Camas County Elem/jr High School's student population of 105 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The Biggest Little School
School Rankings
Camas County Elem/jr High 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 Camas County Elem/jr High School is 0.23, which is less 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
#481 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
White
87%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Musher
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Camas County Elem/jr High School's ranking?
Camas County Elem/jr High School is ranked #481 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Camas County Elem/jr High School?
105 students attend Camas County Elem/jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Camas County Elem/jr High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Camas County Elem/jr High School?
Camas County Elem/jr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Camas County Elem/jr High School offer ?
Camas County Elem/jr High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Camas County Elem/jr High School part of?
Camas County Elem/jr High School is part of Camas County School District.
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