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BUHL MIDDLE SCHOOL

525 SAWTOOTH BOULEVARD, BUHL, ID 83316BUHL JOINT DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
313
Students
Total enrolled
$9,946
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 31% vs nat'l
17.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 16% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 313 students in grades 06–08 in BUHL, Idaho.
31% below average funding
District spends $9,946 per pupil, 31% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

BUHL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a mid-sized middle in BUHL, Idaho, serving grades 06–08 with 313 students. The district invests $9,946 per student — 31% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at BUHL MIDDLE SCHOOL

313
Total Students
17.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
49%
Free Lunch
18
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution158 male · 155 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility49%
National avg 52% · 153 students
Student Composition
61%
38%
White61%
Hispanic / Latino38%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 160048000103

Academic Outcomes at BUHL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 60th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 83316

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,946Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$9,946
State avg
$12,804
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,376
Student Support$1,890
Administration$1,194
Operations$1,492
Other$995
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $9,946 spent per student, an estimated $4,406 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
65%
State government
64.7%
Local (property tax)
9.1%
Federal programs
26.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $9,946/student, 31% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
POPPLEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
↓
High School
BUHL HIGH SCHOOLWAKAPA ACADEMY
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyTwin Falls County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBUHL JOINT DISTRICT →
Phone: (208)543-8292
NCES ID: 160048000103
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BUHL seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BUHL JOINT DISTRICT
Elem
POPPLEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
552 students · PK–05
● 46 opp53% FRL
High
BUHL HIGH SCHOOL
360 students · 09–12
● 46 opp33% FRL
High
WAKAPA ACADEMY
39 students · 09–12
● 46 opp54% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
525 SAWTOOTH BOULEVARD, BUHL, ID 83316
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.