Marsh Valley Academy (Alternative School) (Closed 2013)

12655 South Old Hwy 91
Arimo, ID 83214
Marsh Valley Academy (Alternative School) serves 10 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ID)
(11-12)
<50%
80%
(11-12)
<50%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.18
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
30%
9%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% ID state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% ID state average).
How many students attend Marsh Valley Academy (Alternative School)?
10 students attend Marsh Valley Academy (Alternative School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Marsh Valley Academy (Alternative School) students are White, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marsh Valley Academy (Alternative School)?
Marsh Valley Academy (Alternative School) has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marsh Valley Academy (Alternative School) offer ?
Marsh Valley Academy (Alternative School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Marsh Valley Academy (Alternative School) part of?
Marsh Valley Academy (Alternative School) is part of Marsh Valley Joint School District.

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