Murtaugh Schools

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Murtaugh Schools ranks 113 th of 301 Idaho alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Murtaugh Schools is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in Murtaugh, Idaho, with a student population of 399 that is predominantly White (61.15%) and Hispanic (36.09%). Despite serving a relatively economically disadvantaged population, with 42.93% to 57.62% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Murtaugh Schools consistently outperforms nearby alternative and virtual schools in academic performance and graduation rates.

Murtaugh Schools has consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.6% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the nearby Xavier Charter School (80%) and Mini-Cassia Online Learning Academy (35.3%). The school also outperforms the state and district averages in several key ISAT test areas, including math (56.6% proficient or better), English Language Arts (61.9% proficient or better), and science (48.4% proficient or better).

Murtaugh Schools' strong academic performance and graduation rates, despite serving a relatively economically disadvantaged population, suggest that the school is effectively supporting its diverse student body. This is in contrast to some of the nearby charter schools, such as Xavier Charter School, which has a higher percentage of White students (74.55%) and lower free/reduced-price lunch rates (25.6%). Murtaugh Schools' spending of $8,787 per student, higher than the $5,824 spent per student at Xavier Charter School, may contribute to its strong academic performance and support for its economically disadvantaged population.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

500 West Boyd Street
Murtaugh, ID 83344-5011

(208) 432-5451

District: Murtaugh Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
113^th of 301 Idaho Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,787

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 383

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.5%

Hispanic:

38.6%

Pacific Islander:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Murtaugh Schools ranks better than 62.5% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.32. (See more...)

Compare Details Murtaugh Schools ranks better than 77.4% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.22. (See more...)

Compare Details Murtaugh Schools ranks better than 75.5% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Murtaugh Schools who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.5%), Hispanic (38.6%), Pacific Islander (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Murtaugh Schools is 14.6. (See more...)

Compare Murtaugh Schools employs 26.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Murtaugh Schools is $8,787.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Murtaugh Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Murtaugh Schools 113^th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Murtaugh Schools in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Murtaugh Schools 37^th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Murtaugh Schools in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Murtaugh Schools 39^th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Murtaugh Schools in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Murtaugh Schools

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Murtaugh Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	49.35	148^th	292	49.3%
2024	59.32	113^th	301	62.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Murtaugh Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	53.84	14^th	58	75.9%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Murtaugh Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	83.31	14^th	100	86.0%
2024	72.22	37^th	164	77.4%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Murtaugh Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	53.84	19^th	56	66.1%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Murtaugh Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	71.00	39^th	159	75.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Murtaugh Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	89.21	6^th	66	90.9%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Murtaugh Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	55.99	35^th	66	47.0%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Murtaugh Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	53.84	30^th	55	45.5%

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Rank History for high school White students at Murtaugh Schools

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	88.46	10^th	78	87.2%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Murtaugh Schools

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	103	0	0	127	1	0	3	234
2013	90	0	0	125	3	0	2	220
2014	99	0	0	147	1	0	2	249
2015	111	0	1	142	1	3	2	260
2016	131	0	0	137	2	4	3	277
2017	165	0	1	146	2	4	3	321
2018	172	0	0	170	2	3	2	349
2019	215	0	0	154	1	2	2	374
2020	216	1	0	146	2	2	1	368
2021	235	1	0	147	2	1	1	387
2022	241	0	0	143	4	1	0	389
2023	244	0	0	144	3	4	4	399
2024	228	1	0	148	1	3	2	383

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Murtaugh Schools

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	234	23.0	10.1	0
2013	220	18.6	11.7	80.9
2014	249	17.1	14.5	73.5
2015	260	17.0	15.2	73.5
2016	277	19.0	14.5	70.8
2017	321	20.2	15.8	72.3
2018	349	22.9	15.2	69.3
2019	374	23.6	15.8	63.4
2020	368	24.4	15.0	64.9
2021	387	26.2	14.7	57.6
2022	389	26.8	14.4	42.9
2023	399	23.8	16.7	56.6
2024	383	26.1	14.6	58.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Murtaugh Schools

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	234	23.0	10.1	0
2013	220	18.6	11.7	80.9
2014	249	17.1	14.5	73.5
2015	260	17.0	15.2	73.5
2016	277	19.0	14.5	70.8
2017	321	20.2	15.8	72.3
2018	349	22.9	15.2	69.3
2019	374	23.6	15.8	63.4
2020	368	24.4	15.0	64.9
2021	387	26.2	14.7	57.6
2022	389	26.8	14.4	42.9
2023	399	23.8	16.7	56.6
2024	383	26.1	14.6	58.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Murtaugh Schools

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,620 (18.4%)	$7,167 (81.6%)	$8,787

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Murtaugh Schools

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	374	399	6.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	154	144	6.5%
Pacific Islander	2	4	100%
White	215	244	13.5%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.4%	56.6%	6.7%

Schools Near Murtaugh Schools

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				ISAT Math (2024)								ISAT Science (2024)		ISAT English Language Arts (2024)								Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math End of Course	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 5th Grade	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts End of Course	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Murtaugh Schools	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	500 West Boyd Street	Murtaugh	83344	Twin Falls County	Murtaugh Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 432-5451	383	26	14.6	58.2%	228 (59.5%)	1 (0.3%)	148 (38.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)								(n/a)		34.8	57.1		66.7		43.2	56.6		48.4	55.9	34.8	70.6		75.0	50.0	69.5	61.9	$8,787	$1,620	$7,167
Valley School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	882 Valley Road South	Hazelton	83335	Jerome County	Valley District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 829-5353	488	39	12.5	47.7%	251 (51.4%)	0 (0.0%)	236 (48.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																			$9,154	$1,016	$8,138
Rise Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	4-10	203 Center Street West	Kimberly	83341	Twin Falls County	Kimberly District	Yes	No	No	No	(208) 423-4170	140	11	13.2	27.1%	118 (84.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (15.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								41.7								77.8		53.7
Snake River Juvenile Detention	Public, Alternative	1-12	2515 Wright Avenue	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	No	(208) 736-2588	5	1	5.0		4 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse	Public, Virtual, Alternative	PK, KG-12	201 Main Avenue West	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	Yes	No	(208) 733-6900	166	0	830.0		125 (75.3%)	2 (1.2%)	32 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.2%)								(n/a)								21.0						25.0				31.0
Xavier Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1218 North College Road West	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Xavier Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 734-3947	661	35	18.8	29.5%	490 (74.1%)	2 (0.3%)	138 (20.9%)	15 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.1%)								(n/a)	70.9	60.4	29.5	43.3	53.9	61.5	64.5	53.7	26.2	42.6		55.2	44.3		63.5			58.1	$5,824	$557	$5,266
Mini-Cassia Online Learning Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	3650 Overland Avenue	Burley	83318	Cassia County	Cassia County Joint District	No	No	Yes	No	(208) 332-6800	51	0	850.0		31 (60.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (39.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										21.2								21.7

Frequently Asked Questions about Murtaugh Schools

What district is Murtaugh Schools in?

Murtaugh Joint District

How many students attend Murtaugh Schools?

In the 2023-24 school year, 383 students attended Murtaugh Schools.

What is the racial makeup of Murtaugh Schools?

Students at Murtaugh Schools are 60% White, 39% Hispanic.

Is Murtaugh Schools a good school?

Murtaugh Schools ranks 113^th of 301 Idaho alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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