Murtaugh Middle School serves 52 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Idaho state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
52 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-89%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥90%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
50%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
48%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% ID state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% ID state average).
How many students attend Murtaugh Middle School?
52 students attend Murtaugh Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Murtaugh Middle School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murtaugh Middle School?
Murtaugh Middle School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Murtaugh Middle School offer ?
Murtaugh Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Murtaugh Middle School part of?
Murtaugh Middle School is part of Murtaugh Joint School District.
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