Below Average
#604 of 719 schools in ID
Magic Valley High School
High School · Twin Falls District · Twin Falls, ID
A Twin Falls District high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
512 MAIN AVENUE NORTH, Twin Falls, ID 83301
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 27.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Magic Valley High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 20% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Magic Valley 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 86Very Walkable
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,548/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Twin Falls), 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
$62,388
Median home value
$290,600
Median rent
$1,011/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls Virtual SchoolhouseEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Twin Falls High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,371 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Canyon Ridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,437 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Twin Falls District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #13 of 17
- District spending per student
- $9,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Magic Valley High School is listed in TWIN FALLS DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Magic Valley High School
Magic Valley High School is a public high school in Twin Falls, ID, part of Twin Falls District, serving approximately 153 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #604 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Magic Valley High School
What grades does Magic Valley High School serve?
Magic Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Magic Valley High School?
Magic Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magic Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Magic Valley High School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Magic Valley High School rank in ID?
Magic Valley High School ranks #604 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Magic Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Magic Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Magic Valley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Magic Valley High School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Magic Valley High School a charter school?
No, Magic Valley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Magic Valley High School a Title I school?
No, Magic Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Magic Valley High School?
58.2% of students at Magic Valley 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 153
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Twin Falls County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.1%
- Phone
- (208) 733-8823
- 4-Year Graduation
- 27.0%
- Area population (ZIP 83301)
- 61,968
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 83301; 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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