Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Murtaugh Schools ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 383 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 20% in ID)
Overall Testing 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
Murtaugh Schools ranks within the top 20% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murtaugh Schools is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Murtaugh Schools?
The graduation rate of Murtaugh Schools is 90%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Murtaugh Schools?
383 students attend Murtaugh Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Murtaugh Schools students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murtaugh Schools?
Murtaugh Schools has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Murtaugh Schools offer ?
Murtaugh Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 383 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing 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
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