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Butte County Middle/High School

Summary:

Butte County Middle/High School is a public school located in Arco, Idaho, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 214 students. The school is part of the Butte County Joint District and has maintained a 3-4 star rating on the SchoolDigger scale, indicating average to above-average performance compared to other Idaho high schools.

Over the past few years, the school has seen some fluctuations in its performance metrics. Its four-year graduation rates have ranged from a high of 96.2% in 2020-2021 to a low of 76.5% in 2022-2023, though they remain generally higher than the state average. The school's proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts have also shown mixed results, with the 2023-2024 rates being lower than the state averages, but the 2022-2023 rates being higher. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.1% to 27.0% in the past two years, are relatively high and may be an area of concern.

The demographic makeup of Butte County Middle/High School has also been shifting, with the percentage of Hispanic students increasing from 2.3% in 2020-2021 to 7.94% in 2022-2023. This changing student population may require the school to adapt its curriculum, teaching strategies, and support services to better serve the growing diversity. Overall, the school appears to be facing some challenges in maintaining consistent academic excellence, and addressing these areas could help ensure the continued success of its students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 120 South Water Street
       Arco, ID  83213-0655

(208) 527-8237

District: Butte County Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
77th of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,553 Help


Feeder schools for Butte County Middle/High School:

Elementary:    Arco Elementary School
    Howe Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  188

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.6%
Hispanic:
7.4%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Butte County Middle/High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.53. (See more...)
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Compare Details Butte County Middle/High School ranks better than 51.6% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.29. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Butte County Middle/High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.6%), Hispanic (7.4%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Butte County Middle/High School is 12.7. (See more...)
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Compare Butte County Middle/High School employs 14.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Butte County Middle/High School is $9,553.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Butte County Middle/High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Butte County Middle/High School 77th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Butte County Middle/High School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Butte County Middle/High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.53 19th 107 82.2%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Butte County Middle/High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 47.18 98th 151 35.1%
2009 83.50 19th 128 85.2%
2010 61.60 63rd 169 62.7%
2011 55.55 81st 165 50.9%
2012 53.46 79th 162 51.2%
2013 60.26 67th 160 58.1%
2021 51.57 39th 88 55.7%
2022 50.35 41st 110 62.7%
2023 74.53 23rd 106 78.3%
2024 52.29 77th 159 51.6%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Butte County Middle/High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 234 234
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 248 248
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 248 248
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 257 257
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 252 252
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 252 252
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 233 233
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 213 213
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 200 200
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 194 194
2001 155 4 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2002 160 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2003 160 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2004 143 0 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2005 156 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2006 153 1 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2007 143 3 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2008 134 3 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2009 134 5 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2010 142 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2011 134 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 140
2012 125 1 1 3 0 0 1 0 131
2013 105 1 0 6 0 0 1 0 113
2014 104 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 109
2015 93 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 97
2016 98 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 103
2017 96 0 0 3 1 0 2 0 102
2018 97 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 103
2019 190 2 0 11 7 0 2 0 212
2020 158 0 1 4 5 0 4 0 172
2021 161 0 1 4 5 0 3 0 174
2022 171 0 1 8 5 1 6 0 192
2023 180 0 1 17 4 1 11 0 214
2024 161 0 1 14 2 1 9 0 188

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Butte County Middle/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 234 14.7 15.9 n/a
1992 248 14.1 17.5 10.1
1993 248 13.5 18.4 14.1
1994 257 14.9 17.2 20.6
1995 252 16.4 15.4 12.7
1996 252 16.4 15.4 12.7
1997 233 14.0 16.6 15.9
1998 213 12.6 16.9 20.7
1999 200 12.5 16.0 38.5
2000 194 13.0 14.9 36.1
2001 172 14.6 11.8 43
2002 163 11.5 14.2 31.9
2003 163 11.5 14.2 31.9
2004 157 10.7 14.7 31.8
2005 166 12.0 13.8 33.7
2006 167 10.8 15.5 37.7
2007 156 10.2 15.3 25.6
2008 142 11.4 12.5 30.3
2009 143 11.3 12.6 45.5
2010 149 10.8 13.7 42.3
2011 140 17.0 8.2 35
2012 131 12.8 10.2 30.5
2013 113 8.7 12.9 28.3
2014 109 10.2 10.6 33.9
2015 97 8.0 12.1 30.9
2016 103 7.0 14.7 30.1
2017 102 6.3 15.9 27.5
2018 103 8.3 12.3 34
2019 212 15.5 13.6 41
2020 172 13.5 12.6 31.4
2021 174 13.0 13.3 24.7
2022 192 14.0 13.6 8.9
2023 214 15.5 13.8 27.6
2024 188 14.8 12.7 37.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Butte County Middle/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 234 14.7 15.9 n/a
1992 248 14.1 17.5 10.1
1993 248 13.5 18.4 14.1
1994 257 14.9 17.2 20.6
1995 252 16.4 15.4 12.7
1996 252 16.4 15.4 12.7
1997 233 14.0 16.6 15.9
1998 213 12.6 16.9 20.7
1999 200 12.5 16.0 38.5
2000 194 13.0 14.9 36.1
2001 172 14.6 11.8 43
2002 163 11.5 14.2 31.9
2003 163 11.5 14.2 31.9
2004 157 10.7 14.7 31.8
2005 166 12.0 13.8 33.7
2006 167 10.8 15.5 37.7
2007 156 10.2 15.3 25.6
2008 142 11.4 12.5 30.3
2009 143 11.3 12.6 45.5
2010 149 10.8 13.7 42.3
2011 140 17.0 8.2 35
2012 131 12.8 10.2 30.5
2013 113 8.7 12.9 28.3
2014 109 10.2 10.6 33.9
2015 97 8.0 12.1 30.9
2016 103 7.0 14.7 30.1
2017 102 6.3 15.9 27.5
2018 103 8.3 12.3 34
2019 212 15.5 13.6 41
2020 172 13.5 12.6 31.4
2021 174 13.0 13.3 24.7
2022 192 14.0 13.6 8.9
2023 214 15.5 13.8 27.6
2024 188 14.8 12.7 37.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Butte County Middle/High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,051 (11.0%) $8,503 (89.0%) $9,553

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Butte County Middle/High School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students212214
 0.9%
African American20
 100%
American Indian74
 42.9%
Asian01
Hispanic1117
 54.5%
Pacific Islander01
White190180
 5.3%
Two or More Races211
 450%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41%27.6%
 13.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Butte County Middle/High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 188 students attended Butte County Middle/High School.

Students at Butte County Middle/High School are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Butte County Middle/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Arco Elementary School
Elementary : Howe Elementary School

Butte County Middle/High School ranks 77th of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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