Murtaugh Schools
Tel:
(208) 432-5451
Murtaugh Schools serves 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Murtaugh Schools placed in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Murtaugh Schools places among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Murtaugh Schools's student population of 349 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 349 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Murtaugh Schools is ranked within the top 20% of all 676 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Murtaugh Schools is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
Overall Testing Rank | #115 out of 676 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 18% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 49% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.40 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 79% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Murtaugh Joint School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Murtaugh Schools is Valley School (6.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hazelton Valley School Grades: PK-12 | 589 students
6.9 miles
882 Valley Road South
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353 6.9 PK-12 589 - Hansen Hansen Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 194 students
7.6 miles
350 Walnut Street
Hansen, ID 83334
(208) 423-5475 7.6 PK-6 194 - Hansen Hansen Jr/sr High School Grades: 7-12 | 137 students
7.6 miles
550 South Main Street
Hansen, ID 83334
(208) 423-5593 7.6 7-12 137 - Kimberly Kimberly Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 955 students
10.7 miles
311 Main Street South
Kimberly, ID 83341
(208) 423-4170 10.7 PK-5 955 - Kimberly Stricker Elementary School
10.8 miles
141 Center Street West
Kimberly, ID 83341
(208) 332-6800 10.8 n/a n/a
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