For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,064 students in Marsh Valley Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Marsh Valley Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
6 Schools
799 Schools
# Students
1,064 Students
314,729 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
17,458 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marsh Valley Joint School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 170 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Graduation Rate
77%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.6%
16.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.44
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
Showing 2003–2013. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2021. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% White
93%
72%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,488 is higher than the state median of $11,927. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,669 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$3,754 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$14 MM
$3,545 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,488
$11,927
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,669
$11,263
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Marsh Valley Joint School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lava Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
249 West Fife
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
(208) 776-5281
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
(208) 776-5281
Gr: PK-6 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Inkom Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
521 Holstein Street
Inkom, ID 83245
(208) 775-3361
Inkom, ID 83245
(208) 775-3361
Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Marsh Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12655 South Old Highway 91
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3711
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3711
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
714 Center Street
Mccammon, ID 83250
(208) 254-3223
Mccammon, ID 83250
(208) 254-3223
Gr: PK-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Marsh Valley Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12805 South Old Highway 91
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3260
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3260
Gr: 7-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Downey Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
88 South 4th East
Downey, ID 83234
(208) 897-5220
Downey, ID 83234
(208) 897-5220
Gr: PK-6 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marsh Valley Joint School District?
Marsh Valley Joint School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,064 students.
What is the rank of Marsh Valley Joint School District?
Marsh Valley Joint School District is ranked #44 out of 170 school districts in Idaho (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marsh Valley Joint School District?
93% of Marsh Valley Joint School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marsh Valley Joint School District?
Marsh Valley Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Marsh Valley Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,669 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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