Murtaugh Schools
Tel:
(208)432-5451
- Murtaugh Schools serves 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 52%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 24%.
Top Placements
Murtaugh Schools places among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Murtaugh Schools's student population of 321 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 321 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Murtaugh Schools's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Murtaugh Schools is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
| Overall School Rank | #198 out of 656 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 |
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| Hispanic | 46% | 18% |
| White | 52% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.29 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 21% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Murtaugh Joint School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Murtaugh Schools is Valley School (6.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Valley School (6.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Valley School (6.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hazelton Valley School Grades: PK-12 | 586 students
6.9 miles
882 Valley Road South
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208)829-5353 6.9 PK-12 586 - Hansen Hansen Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 209 students
7.6 miles
550 South Main Street
Hansen, ID 83334
(208)423-5475 7.6 PK-6 209 - Hansen Hansen Jr/sr High School Grades: 7-12 | 132 students
7.6 miles
550 South Main Street
Hansen, ID 83334
(208)423-5593 7.6 7-12 132 - Kimberly Kimberly Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 438 students
11.0 miles
525 Center Street West
Kimberly, ID 83341
(208)423-4170 11.0 6-8 438 - Twin Falls Snake River Juvenile Detention Alternative School
Grades: 1-12 | 4 students
14.3 miles
2515 Wright Avenue
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208)736-2588 14.3 1-12 4
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