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#419 of 719 schools in ID

Marsing Elementary School

Elementary School · Marsing Joint District · Marsing, ID

A Marsing Joint District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 340, Marsing, ID 83639

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$10,843
Chronic Absenteeism31.3%

Students at Marsing Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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

63.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Marsing Elementary 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$59,015

Median home value

$397,400

Median rent

$656/mo

College educated

12.8%

Homeownership

74.9%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83639; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

Marsing Joint District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$10,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marsing Elementary School is listed in MARSING JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marsing Elementary School

Marsing Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marsing, ID, part of Marsing Joint District, serving approximately 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #419 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marsing Elementary School

What grades does Marsing Elementary School serve?

Marsing Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Marsing Elementary School?

Marsing Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 355 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marsing Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marsing Elementary School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marsing Elementary School rank in ID?

Marsing Elementary School ranks #419 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Marsing Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marsing Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Marsing Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marsing Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Marsing Elementary School a charter school?

No, Marsing Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marsing Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Marsing Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marsing Elementary School?

63.7% of students at Marsing Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
355
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Owyhee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.3%
Area population (ZIP 83639)
3,298
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
41
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 83639; 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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