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#190 of 719 schools in ID

Top 26% in state

Butte County Middle/high School

High School · Butte County Joint District · Arco, ID

A Butte County Joint District high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

PO BOX 655, Arco, ID 83213

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$11,232
Chronic Absenteeism12.2%

Students at Butte County Middle/high School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

37.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Butte County Middle/high 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$36,184

Median home value

$113,800

Median rent

$488/mo

College educated

17.5%

Homeownership

72.4%

Poverty rate

33.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83213; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Butte County Joint District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$11,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Butte County Middle/high School is listed in BUTTE COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Butte County Middle/high School

Butte County Middle/high School is a public high school in Arco, ID, part of Butte County Joint District, serving approximately 188 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #190 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Butte County Middle/high School

What grades does Butte County Middle/high School serve?

Butte County Middle/high School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Butte County Middle/high School?

Butte County Middle/high School has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Butte County Middle/high School?

The student-teacher ratio at Butte County Middle/high School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Butte County Middle/high School rank in ID?

Butte County Middle/high School ranks #190 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Butte County Middle/high School's MySchoolScout rating?

Butte County Middle/high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Butte County Middle/high School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Butte County Middle/high School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Butte County Middle/high School a charter school?

No, Butte County Middle/high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Butte County Middle/high School a Title I school?

No, Butte County Middle/high School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Butte County Middle/high School?

37.8% of students at Butte County Middle/high 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
188
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Butte County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.2%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 83213)
1,328
Area median age
43.6
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 83213; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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