Serving 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 26% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
121 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
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%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
45%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) 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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