Serving 105 students in grades 6-8, Butte County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
89%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Butte County Middle School?
105 students attend Butte County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Butte County Middle School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butte County Middle School?
Butte County Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Butte County Middle School offer ?
Butte County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Butte County Middle School part of?
Butte County Middle School is part of Butte County Joint School District.
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