- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arimo, ID
Marsh Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marsh Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160195000348
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marsh Valley Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 166
- students enrolled
Marsh Valley Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marsh Valley Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160195000348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Marsh Valley Middle School held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.4 → 10.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 160195000348 · Arimo, ID Middle · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 15.1:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Marsh Valley High School (303 students)
Marsh Valley Middle School held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.4 → 10.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Marsh Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marsh Valley H
Marsh Valley High School
303 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary School
268 students
- Inkom Elementa
Inkom Elementary School
210 students
- This school
Marsh Valley Middle School
166 students
- Downey Element 75
Downey Elementary School
75 students
- Lava Elementar 42
Lava Elementary School
42 students
What this shows Marsh Valley Middle School reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marsh Valley Middle School compares
Marsh Valley Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 33% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Idaho - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$9,781
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.3, Marsh Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Marsh Valley Joint District reports $9,781 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marsh Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inkom Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Downey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lava Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marsh Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marsh Valley Middle School
How many students attend Marsh Valley Middle School?
Marsh Valley Middle School has 166 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arimo, ID. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marsh Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marsh Valley Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marsh Valley Middle School?
19.7% of students at Marsh Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marsh Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Marsh Valley Middle School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Arimo, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marsh Valley Middle School?
Marsh Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Marsh Valley Joint District?
Besides Marsh Valley Middle School, Marsh Valley Joint District also operates Marsh Valley High School (303 students), Mountain View Elementary School (268 students), and Inkom Elementary School (210 students). See the Marsh Valley Joint District district page for the complete list.