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#9 of 719 schools in ID

Top 1% in state

Marsing High School

High School · Marsing Joint District · Marsing, ID

A Marsing Joint District high school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 340, Marsing, ID 83639

  • Math 75% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+32.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$10,843
Chronic Absenteeism10.8%

Students at Marsing High School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 75% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
95%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2018
Math
95%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
95%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (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

48.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Marsing 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 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

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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
#1 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 High School is listed in MARSING JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marsing High School

Marsing High School is a public high school in Marsing, ID, part of Marsing Joint District, serving approximately 240 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marsing High School

What grades does Marsing High School serve?

Marsing High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Marsing High School?

Marsing High School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Marsing High School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marsing High School rank in ID?

Marsing High School ranks #9 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Marsing High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marsing High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marsing High School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Marsing High School a charter school?

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

Is Marsing High School a Title I school?

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

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

48.3% of students at Marsing 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
240
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Owyhee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.8%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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