MURTAUGH SCHOOLS

MURTAUGH JOINT DISTRICT
500 WEST BOYD STREET
MURTAUGH, ID 83344
399 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
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.
399
Total Students
23.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    244 (61.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    144 (36.1 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: MURTAUGH JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)432-5451
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 183
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 30
Grade 2 35
Grade 3 27
Grade 4 40
Grade 5 32
Grade 6 40
Grade 7 27
Grade 8 29
Grade 9 31
Grade 10 38
Grade 11 21
Grade 12 25
Gender Ratio
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VALLEY DISTRICT
513 Students
882 VALLEY ROAD SOUTH
HAZELTON, ID 83335 (7.0 miles away)
Other Pre-K - 12th