Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives

MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
6
Schools
1,258
Students
$10,540
Per-Pupil Spend
-27% nat'l
23.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-28pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 1,258 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,540 is below the national average for a US public school district. Only 24% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DOWNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–0696
INKOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06223
LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–0665
MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06281
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
MARSH VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08188
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
MARSH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL07–12405
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,540-27% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
21%
State
61.7%
Local (property tax)
20.6%
Federal
17.7%

State funding accounts for 62% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
1,258
Students
24%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateIdaho →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 24% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,540, spending is 27% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT?
MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT has 6 public schools, serving a total of 1,258 students.
What is the graduation rate for MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT spend per student?
MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT spends $10,540 per pupil — 27% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT?
24% of students in MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT?
No, MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT serve?
MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.