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#523 of 719 schools in ID
Buhl Middle School
Middle School · Buhl Joint District · Buhl, ID
A Buhl Joint District middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
525 SAWTOOTH BOULEVARD, Buhl, ID 83316
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buhl Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buhl Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average441/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buhl), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,378
Median home value
$248,100
Median rent
$825/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83316; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Buhl Joint District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,800NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buhl Middle School is listed in BUHL JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buhl Middle School
Buhl Middle School is a public middle school in Buhl, ID, part of Buhl Joint District, serving approximately 297 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #523 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buhl Middle School
What grades does Buhl Middle School serve?
Buhl Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Buhl Middle School?
Buhl Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buhl Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buhl Middle School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buhl Middle School rank in ID?
Buhl Middle School ranks #523 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Buhl Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buhl Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Buhl Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buhl Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Buhl Middle School a charter school?
No, Buhl Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buhl Middle School a Title I school?
No, Buhl Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buhl Middle School?
48.8% of students at Buhl Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Twin Falls County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (208) 543-8292
- Area population (ZIP 83316)
- 10,075
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83316; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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