For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,258 students in Marsh Valley Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Marsh Valley Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
6 Schools
805 Schools
# Students
1,258 Students
317,583 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
17,449 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Marsh Valley Joint School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 6-9% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 173 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Graduation Rate
6-9%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.42
# American Indian Students
14 Students
3,426 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,536 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
61,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
19%
# Black Students
5 Students
3,562 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,166 Students
234,150 Students
% White Students
93%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
1,058 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
10,647 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
3,716
# Students in K Grade:
95
22,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
91
23,281
# Students in 2nd Grade:
104
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
89
23,640
# Students in 4th Grade:
78
23,896
# Students in 5th Grade:
80
23,838
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
24,320
# Students in 7th Grade:
94
24,795
# Students in 8th Grade:
94
25,258
# Students in 9th Grade:
105
26,027
# Students in 10th Grade:
96
25,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
112
23,979
# Students in 12th Grade:
92
23,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,577 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,125. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,264 is less than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,577
$10,125
Spending / Student
$9,264
$9,308
Best Marsh Valley Joint School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lava Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
249 West Fife
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
(208) 776-5281
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
(208) 776-5281
Grades: PK-6
| 65 students
Rank: #22.
Inkom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
521 Holstein Street
Inkom, ID 83245
(208) 775-3361
Inkom, ID 83245
(208) 775-3361
Grades: PK-6
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
714 Center Street
Mccammon, ID 83250
(208) 254-3223
Mccammon, ID 83250
(208) 254-3223
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
Rank: #44.
Marsh Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12655 South Old Highway 91
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3711
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3711
Grades: 7-12
| 405 students
Rank: #55.
Marsh Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12805 South Old Highway 91
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3260
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3260
Grades: 7-8
| 188 students
Rank: #66.
Downey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
88 South 4th East
Downey, ID 83234
(208) 897-5220
Downey, ID 83234
(208) 897-5220
Grades: PK-6
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marsh Valley Joint School District?
Marsh Valley Joint School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,258 students.
What is the rank of Marsh Valley Joint School District?
Marsh Valley Joint School District is ranked #40 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marsh Valley Joint School District?
93% of Marsh Valley Joint School District students are White, 4% 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 Marsh Valley Joint School District?
Marsh Valley Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Marsh Valley Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,264 is less than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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