Serving 399 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 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- 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
Top Rankings
Murtaugh Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Murtaugh Schools's student population of 399 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
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 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#106 out of 709 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
36%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
61%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murtaugh Schools's ranking?
Murtaugh Schools is ranked #106 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Murtaugh Schools often compared to?
Murtaugh Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Kimberly Middle School, Hansen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
399 students attend Murtaugh Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Murtaugh Schools students are White, 36% 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 Murtaugh Schools?
Murtaugh Schools has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Murtaugh Schools offer ?
Murtaugh Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Murtaugh Schools part of?
Murtaugh Schools is part of Murtaugh Joint School District.
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