MURTAUGH SCHOOLS
MURTAUGH SCHOOLS is a Title I public school that is part of the MURTAUGH JOINT DISTRICT school district, located in MURTAUGH, ID with about 349 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th 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 22 teachers, MURTAUGH SCHOOLS 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.
MURTAUGH SCHOOLS, located at 500 W Boyd St in Murtaugh, Idaho, serves as the primary educational hub for the local rural community. As a small district, it typically operates with a close-knit atmosphere where the K-12 student body benefits from smaller class sizes and a focused, community-oriented learning environment. The school is central to the identity of the town, often acting as a focal point for local events, athletics, and regional engagement in the Magic Valley area.
The district is dedicated to providing core academic instruction while maintaining the values and traditions common to Idaho’s rural school systems. By emphasizing personalized attention and strong relationships between staff and students, MURTAUGH SCHOOLS aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education or the workforce. While the facilities are modest, the institution remains committed to fostering a supportive educational culture that prioritizes student growth and community involvement.
For more information, contact MURTAUGH SCHOOLS at (208) 432-5451 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MURTAUGH, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
MURTAUGH SCHOOLS is a public Title I school in MURTAUGH, ID with about 349 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Idaho
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MURTAUGH JOINT DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 349
- Teachers:
- 22.95
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 349 students
- White
- 49.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 48.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 52.1%
- Male
- 47.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.