BUTTE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

BUTTE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the BUTTE COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT school district, located in ARCO, ID with about 105 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, BUTTE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BUTTE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 120 South Water Street in Arco, Idaho, serves as a central educational hub for students in the rural Butte County School District. As a smaller school community, it focuses on providing a supportive environment where students in the middle grades can transition from elementary education to the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. The school emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects while fostering a close-knit culture typical of Idaho’s smaller mountain communities.

Beyond its standard academic curriculum, the school integrates itself into the unique backdrop of the Arco area, often encouraging student participation in community activities and local extracurricular programs. Because of its location in a rural district, BUTTE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL prioritizes personalized attention, utilizing its smaller class sizes to help students develop both socially and academically. The facility serves as an essential institution for local families, committed to preparing students for future success within the context of the region’s specific educational goals and values.

For more information, contact BUTTE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL at (208) 527-3077 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.