Murtaugh Elementary School serves 121 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Idaho state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
121 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-89%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥90%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
53%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
45%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% ID state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% ID state average).
How many students attend Murtaugh Elementary School?
121 students attend Murtaugh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Murtaugh Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murtaugh Elementary School?
Murtaugh Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Murtaugh Elementary School offer ?
Murtaugh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Murtaugh Elementary School part of?
Murtaugh Elementary School is part of Murtaugh Joint School District.
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