Butte County Joint District School District
School District · Arco, Idaho
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
390
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
390
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#27 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,232
+$173 vs Idaho median
District size
390 students
Smaller than Idaho median
Top-Rated Schools in Butte County Joint District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arco Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Butte County Middle/high School | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Butte County Joint District
Butte County Joint District is a Arco, Idaho school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 390 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. District-level spending was $11,232 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Butte County Joint District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Arco Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Butte County Joint District students show an average math proficiency of 51.0% and ELA proficiency of 62.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Butte County Joint District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Butte County Joint District with test data.
Schools in Butte County Joint District
3 schoolsElementary Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Arco
- Total Enrollment
- 390
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- District spending per student
- $11,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Butte County Joint District?
Butte County Joint District has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Butte County Joint District?
The average composite rating for Butte County Joint District is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Butte County Joint District?
Butte County Joint District's district-level spending was $11,232 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Butte County Joint District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Butte County Joint District is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Butte County Joint District?
Arco Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Butte County Joint District with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Butte County Joint District?
Across schools in Butte County Joint District with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Butte County Joint District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Butte County Joint District has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Idaho by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.0%
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Compare Butte County Joint District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Joint School District No. 2 (61)
- Boise Independent District (52)
- Bonneville Joint District (26)
- Nampa School District (26)
- Pocatello District (24)
- Idaho Falls District (22)
- Coeur D'alene District (20)
- Twin Falls District (18)
- Cassia County Joint District (17)
- Lake Pend Oreille School District (13)
- Lewiston Independent District (13)
- Vallivue School District (13)
- Blackfoot District (12)
- Jefferson County Joint District (12)
- Lakeland District (12)
- Madison District (12)
- Post Falls District (12)
- Caldwell District (11)
- Kuna Joint District (11)
- Minidoka County Joint District (11)
- Emmett Independent District (9)
- Mountain Home District (9)
- Snake River District (9)
- Blaine County District (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Idaho Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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