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Butte County Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 376 students in Butte County Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Butte County Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
3 Schools
800 Schools
# Students
376 Students
315,433 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
17,503 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Butte County Joint School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 170 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Graduation Rate
75%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.44
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
9%
21%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
88%
72%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,330 is higher than the state median of $10,194. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,181 is higher than the state median of $9,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,330
$10,194
Spending / Student
$11,181
$9,371
Best Butte County Joint School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butte County Middle/high School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 South Water Street
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8237
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8237
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3512 Little Lost River Highway
Howe, ID 83244
(208) 767-3422
Howe, ID 83244
(208) 767-3422
Gr: K-2 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Arco Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 South Water Street
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8503
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8503
Gr: PK-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Butte County Joint School District?
Butte County Joint School District manages 3 public schools serving 376 students.
What is the rank of Butte County Joint School District?
Butte County Joint School District is ranked #51 out of 170 school districts in Idaho (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Butte County Joint School District?
88% of Butte County Joint School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Butte County Joint School District?
Butte County Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Butte County Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,181 is higher than the state median of $9,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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