Enrollment
200
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marsing, ID
Marsing Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marsing Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160198000636
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marsing Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Marsing · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marsing Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marsing Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Marsing, ID.
School address
District: Marsing Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160198000636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.4%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marsing Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marsing Middle School
Marsing Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Marsing, Idaho, enrolling 200 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 48.4% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 200 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 33 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 200 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Marsing Joint District spends $9,435 per pupil, 21% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Marsing Joint District also operates Marsing Elementary School (360 students) and Marsing High School (256 students) alongside Marsing Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marsing Middle School compares
Marsing Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▲ 65% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 23% in Idaho - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$9,435
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 45.0%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Marsing Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marsing Joint District, which includes Marsing Middle School.
$9,435
Per student
-21%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 58.3%
Federal 23.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Marsing Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsing Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marsing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marsing Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~200 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marsing Middle School
How many students attend Marsing Middle School?
Marsing Middle School has 200 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marsing, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marsing Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marsing Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 15% 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 Marsing Middle School?
48.4% of students at Marsing Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marsing Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Marsing Middle School is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Marsing, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marsing Middle School?
Marsing Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marsing Middle School rank among public schools in Marsing?
By Resource Investment Index, Marsing Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Marsing, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marsing on the city page.
Is Marsing Middle School a good school?
Marsing Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Idaho schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marsing Joint District?
Besides Marsing Middle School, Marsing Joint District also operates Marsing Elementary School (360 students) and Marsing High School (256 students). See the Marsing Joint District district page for the complete list.
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