Very Good
#195 of 719 schools in ID
Top 27% in state
Marsh Valley High School
High School · Marsh Valley Joint District · Arimo, ID
A Marsh Valley Joint District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
12655 SOUTH OLD HIGHWAY 91, Arimo, ID 83214
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Marsh Valley High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 57% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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
15.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marsh 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,625
Median home value
$250,700
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Marsh Valley Joint District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $9,781NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marsh Valley High School is listed in MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marsh Valley High School
Marsh Valley High School is a public high school in Arimo, ID, part of Marsh Valley Joint District, serving approximately 380 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #195 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marsh Valley High School
What grades does Marsh Valley High School serve?
Marsh Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Marsh Valley High School?
Marsh Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marsh Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marsh Valley High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marsh Valley High School rank in ID?
Marsh Valley High School ranks #195 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Marsh Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marsh Valley 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 Marsh Valley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marsh Valley High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Marsh Valley High School a charter school?
No, Marsh Valley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marsh Valley High School a Title I school?
No, Marsh Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marsh Valley High School?
15.3% of students at Marsh 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
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bannock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (208) 254-3711
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 83214)
- 631
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 83214; 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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