Murtaugh Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 399 students in Murtaugh Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
Public School in Murtaugh Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Murtaugh Joint School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 50% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.42
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,426 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,536 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
144 Students
61,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
19%
# Black Students
n/a
3,562 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
244 Students
234,150 Students
% White Students
61%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,058 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
10,647 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,716
# Students in K Grade:
24
22,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
30
23,281
# Students in 2nd Grade:
35
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
27
23,640
# Students in 4th Grade:
40
23,896
# Students in 5th Grade:
32
23,838
# Students in 6th Grade:
40
24,320
# Students in 7th Grade:
27
24,795
# Students in 8th Grade:
29
25,258
# Students in 9th Grade:
31
26,027
# Students in 10th Grade:
38
25,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
23,979
# Students in 12th Grade:
25
23,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,897 is higher than the state median of $10,125. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,647 is higher than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Murtaugh Joint School District?
Murtaugh Joint School District manages 1 public schools serving 399 students.
What is the rank of Murtaugh Joint School District?
Murtaugh Joint School District is ranked #25 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Murtaugh Joint School District?
61% of Murtaugh Joint School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Murtaugh Joint School District?
Murtaugh Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Murtaugh Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,647 is higher than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 1 school
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 399 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 20% in ID)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
