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Butte County Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 414 students in Butte County Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Butte County Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
3 Schools
805 Schools
# Students
414 Students
317,583 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
17,449 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Butte County Joint School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 80% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 173 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.42
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,426 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,536 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
61,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
19%
# Black Students
1 Student
3,562 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
359 Students
234,150 Students
% White Students
87%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,058 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
10,647 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5
3,716
# Students in K Grade:
28
22,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
32
23,281
# Students in 2nd Grade:
27
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
31
23,640
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
23,896
# Students in 5th Grade:
30
23,838
# Students in 6th Grade:
28
24,320
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
24,795
# Students in 8th Grade:
37
25,258
# Students in 9th Grade:
47
26,027
# Students in 10th Grade:
31
25,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
28
23,979
# Students in 12th Grade:
31
23,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,198 is higher than the state median of $10,125. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,155 is higher than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,198
$10,125
Spending / Student
$10,155
$9,308
Best Butte County Joint School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arco Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 South Water Street
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8503
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8503
Grades: PK-6
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
Howe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3512 Little Lost River Highway
Howe, ID 83244
(208) 767-3422
Howe, ID 83244
(208) 767-3422
Grades: K-3
| 8 students
Rank: #33.
Butte County Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 South Water Street
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8237
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8237
Grades: 7-12
| 214 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Butte County Joint School District?
Butte County Joint School District manages 3 public schools serving 414 students.
What is the rank of Butte County Joint School District?
Butte County Joint School District is ranked #68 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (top 50%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Butte County Joint School District?
87% of Butte County Joint School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Butte County Joint School District?
Butte County Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Butte County Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,155 is higher than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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