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Beutler Middle School

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Beutler Middle School ranks 25 th of 166 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

25^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 Idaho Middle Schools

Better than 85% of Idaho middle schools

Summary

Beutler Middle School is a high-performing public middle school located in Dayton, Idaho, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 177 students. The school is part of the West Side Joint District, which is ranked 5 out of 96 districts in Idaho and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Beutler Middle School has consistently outperformed the state and district averages in standardized test scores, ranking among the top middle schools in Idaho over the past decade.

Beutler Middle School's academic performance is particularly strong, with 71.3% of students proficient or better in ISAT/English Language Arts, 56.4% in ISAT/Math, and an impressive 78.7% in ISAT/Science, significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.3% to 17.1% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average for middle schools. Additionally, Beutler Middle School's spending per student is slightly higher than the state average, suggesting the school invests in resources to support student learning.

When compared to nearby Malad Middle School and Preston Junior High School, Beutler Middle School outperforms both schools in academic metrics, indicating that it is providing a higher-quality education to its students. The school's consistent high performance, low chronic absenteeism rates, and effective strategies to support student learning make it a standout institution in the region.

177

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,261

Per pupil spending ?

47.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4726 West Highway 36
Dayton, ID 83232-0119

(208) 747-3303

District: West Side Joint District

Students who attend Beutler Middle School usually attend:

High:

West Side Senior High School

Feeder schools for Beutler Middle School:

Elementary:

Harold B Lee Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Hispanic:

6.8%

African American:

0.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 95th percentile in 2013 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Idaho average (66% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Idaho middle schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 95th-percentile peak (2013) to 85th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg64%

Idaho avg47%

25^th of 166

Idaho public middle schools ?

Top 15%▼ down 1 pts since 2017

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 96West Side Joint District among Idaho districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	80.8	25 of 166	84.9%	★★★★☆
2018	85.3	13 of 100	87.0%	★★★★☆
2017	80.3	19 of 131	85.5%	★★★★☆
2013	81.3	9 of 173	94.8%	★★★★★
2012	76.8	20 of 171	88.3%	★★★★☆
2011	69.9	31 of 169	81.7%	★★★★☆
2010	62.4	57 of 166	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	71.3	30 of 160	81.3%	★★★★☆
2008	70.8	32 of 158	79.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

Science79%+36 vs state

English Language Arts71%+17 vs state

Math56%+13 vs state

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Schools Near Beutler Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISAT Math (2025)				ISAT Science (2025)		ISAT English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 8th Grade	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Beutler Middle School	Public	6-8	4726 West Highway 36	Dayton	83232	Franklin County	West Side Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 747-3303	177	12	15.2	47.5%	162 (91.5%)	1 (0.6%)	12 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	80.8	25^th of 166 public middle schools	84.9%					(n/a)	55.2	47.5	69.6	56.4	78.7	78.7	61.8	72.9	83.0	71.3	$7,261	$763	$6,498
Preston Junior High School	Public	6-8	450 East Valley View Drive	Preston	83263	Franklin County	Preston Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 852-0751	540	29	18.8	45.4%	461 (85.4%)	3 (0.6%)	62 (11.5%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	48	82^nd of 166 public middle schools	50.6%		52.6	62^nd of 164 public middle schools	62.2%	20	40.3	44.2	32.6	38.8	47.8	47.8	54.4	62.3	56.3	57.8	$5,263	$881	$4,382
Malad Middle School	Public	6-8	175 Jenkins Avenue	Malad City	83252	Oneida County	Oneida County District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 766-9235	216	13	16.6	45.4%	199 (92.1%)	1 (0.5%)	13 (6.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	68.6	38^th of 166 public middle schools	77.1%		79.6	28^th of 164 public middle schools	82.9%	10	50.0	56.9	47.9	51.4	54.9	54.9	54.2	65.2	69.0	62.7	$8,543	$785	$7,759

Frequently Asked Questions about Beutler Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Beutler Middle School?

Students at Beutler Middle School are 92% White, 7% Hispanic.

How many students attend Beutler Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 177 students attended Beutler Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Beutler Middle School attend?

Students who attend Beutler Middle School usually go on to attend West Side Senior High School

Is Beutler Middle School a good school?

Beutler Middle School ranks 25^th of 166 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Beutler Middle School in?

West Side Joint District

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