Murtaugh High School serves 49 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
49 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
49%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
47%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% ID state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% ID state average).
How many students attend Murtaugh High School?
49 students attend Murtaugh High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Murtaugh High School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Murtaugh High School?
Murtaugh High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Murtaugh High School offer ?
Murtaugh High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Murtaugh High School part of?
Murtaugh High School is part of Murtaugh Joint School District.
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