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Marsh Valley High School

Summary:

Marsh Valley High School is a public high school located in Arimo, Idaho, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 405 students. The school is part of the Marsh Valley Joint District, which is ranked 56 out of 77 districts in Idaho and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Marsh Valley High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.58%) compared to nearby schools like North Gem High School (95.35%) and Century High School (78.75%), it has faced several challenges in recent years. The school's 4-year graduation rates have declined from 95.9% in 2018-2019 to 78.8% in 2022-2023, lower than the 89.6% rate at Century High School. Additionally, Marsh Valley High School's performance on ISAT tests is mixed, with students outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts proficiency but lagging behind in Math proficiency.

Another area of concern is the school's chronic absenteeism rate, which has steadily increased from 17.5% in 2020-2021 to 21.4% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the 58.9% rate at Century High School in 2020-2021. The school's free and reduced lunch rates have also fluctuated, ranging from 6.47% in 2021-2022 to 22.64% in 2020-2021, lower than the rates at Pocatello District schools. These trends suggest that Marsh Valley High School may need to focus on addressing these areas to improve its overall performance and support its student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 12655 South Old Highway 91
       Arimo, ID  83214-1613

(208) 254-3711

District: Marsh Valley Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
123rd of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,519 Help


Feeder schools for Marsh Valley High School:

Elementary:    Downey Elementary School
    Inkom Elementary School
    Lava Elementary School
    Mountain View Elementary School
Middle:    Marsh Valley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  380

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.3%
Hispanic:
3.2%
Asian:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Marsh Valley High School ranks worse than 77.4% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.17. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Marsh Valley 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 (95.3%), Hispanic (3.2%), Asian (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marsh Valley High School is 16.2. (See more...)
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Compare Marsh Valley High School employs 23.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marsh Valley High School is $8,519.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Marsh Valley High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Marsh Valley High School 123rd of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Marsh Valley High School in the ranking list.)

Marsh Valley Joint District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marsh Valley Joint District 56th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marsh Valley High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 73.68 26th 151 82.8%
2009 88.56 12th 128 90.6%
2010 54.69 85th 169 49.7%
2011 52.02 89th 165 46.1%
2012 53.14 80th 162 50.6%
2013 62.91 51st 160 68.1%
2015 38.36 44th 74 40.5%
2016 30.67 56th 76 26.3%
2017 60.19 36th 101 64.4%
2021 46.51 44th 88 50.0%
2022 67.80 21st 110 80.9%
2023 73.82 25th 106 76.4%
2024 19.17 123rd 159 22.6%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Marsh Valley 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 473 473
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 486 486
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 546 546
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 578 578
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 575 575
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 575 575
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 557 557
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 537 537
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 539 539
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 542 542
2001 517 0 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2002 465 2 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2003 465 2 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2004 424 1 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2005 426 2 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2006 388 0 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2007 367 0 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2008 355 0 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2009 365 1 7 15 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2010 350 4 5 11 1 n/a n/a 0 371
2011 365 4 3 14 2 2 0 0 390
2012 321 3 3 15 6 2 0 0 350
2013 306 3 2 15 3 1 0 0 330
2014 327 2 3 20 2 1 2 0 357
2015 301 1 1 16 2 1 2 0 324
2016 344 2 1 16 2 0 1 0 366
2017 366 2 1 14 2 0 1 0 386
2018 350 2 0 14 1 1 2 0 370
2019 379 2 1 13 2 1 2 0 400
2020 392 2 2 12 4 1 2 0 415
2021 378 2 0 14 5 2 1 0 402
2022 391 2 1 15 7 1 0 0 417
2023 379 2 2 15 4 2 1 0 405
2024 362 0 3 12 2 1 0 0 380

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 Marsh Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 473 28.7 16.4 17.3
1992 486 28.2 17.2 19.3
1993 546 26.4 20.7 18.9
1994 578 28.6 20.2 18.5
1995 575 32.0 18.0 17.7
1996 575 32.0 18.0 17.7
1997 557 30.3 18.4 16.2
1998 537 29.3 18.3 17.1
1999 539 29.4 18.3 27.6
2000 542 29.6 18.3 29
2001 526 29.2 18.0 27.9
2002 485 29.8 16.3 33.4
2003 485 29.8 16.3 33.4
2004 443 26.5 16.7 34.5
2005 447 25.5 17.5 33.8
2006 399 25.0 16.0 29.6
2007 377 23.2 16.3 28.1
2008 372 23.3 16.0 31.5
2009 388 22.8 17.0 30.9
2010 371 22.6 16.4 37.2
2011 390 23.0 16.9 35.6
2012 350 21.7 16.0 38
2013 330 21.6 15.2 39.7
2014 357 20.2 17.6 38.4
2015 324 19.0 17.0 35.8
2016 366 19.0 19.2 31.4
2017 386 20.2 19.0 32.1
2018 370 21.5 17.1 33.8
2019 400 22.7 17.5 30.3
2020 415 21.7 19.1 27
2021 402 22.0 18.2 22.6
2022 417 24.4 17.0 6.5
2023 405 23.5 17.2 19.8
2024 380 23.3 16.2 15.3

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 Marsh Valley High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 473 28.7 16.4 17.3
1992 486 28.2 17.2 19.3
1993 546 26.4 20.7 18.9
1994 578 28.6 20.2 18.5
1995 575 32.0 18.0 17.7
1996 575 32.0 18.0 17.7
1997 557 30.3 18.4 16.2
1998 537 29.3 18.3 17.1
1999 539 29.4 18.3 27.6
2000 542 29.6 18.3 29
2001 526 29.2 18.0 27.9
2002 485 29.8 16.3 33.4
2003 485 29.8 16.3 33.4
2004 443 26.5 16.7 34.5
2005 447 25.5 17.5 33.8
2006 399 25.0 16.0 29.6
2007 377 23.2 16.3 28.1
2008 372 23.3 16.0 31.5
2009 388 22.8 17.0 30.9
2010 371 22.6 16.4 37.2
2011 390 23.0 16.9 35.6
2012 350 21.7 16.0 38
2013 330 21.6 15.2 39.7
2014 357 20.2 17.6 38.4
2015 324 19.0 17.0 35.8
2016 366 19.0 19.2 31.4
2017 386 20.2 19.0 32.1
2018 370 21.5 17.1 33.8
2019 400 22.7 17.5 30.3
2020 415 21.7 19.1 27
2021 402 22.0 18.2 22.6
2022 417 24.4 17.0 6.5
2023 405 23.5 17.2 19.8
2024 380 23.3 16.2 15.3

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 Marsh Valley High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $789 (9.3%) $7,730 (90.7%) $8,519

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Marsh Valley High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students400405
 1.3%
African American22
American Indian24
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1315
 15.4%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White379379
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.3%19.8%
 10.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Marsh Valley High School

Marsh Valley High School ranks in the bottom 22.6% of Idaho high schools.

Students at Marsh Valley High School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic.

Marsh Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Downey Elementary School
Elementary : Inkom Elementary School
Elementary : Lava Elementary School
Elementary : Mountain View Elementary School
Middle : Marsh Valley Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 380 students attended Marsh Valley High School.


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