Summary:
Zip code 83232 is home to one middle school, Beutler Middle School, serving grades 6–8 in Dayton, Idaho, a small rural community within the West Side Joint District. Since Beutler is the only middle school in the area, this summary focuses on its performance, trends, and climate to give parents a complete picture.
Beutler Middle School consistently earns a 4-star rating and ranks in the top 20% of Idaho middle schools, with a percentile of 81 in the most recent ranking year. Its district is ranked 5th out of 101 Idaho districts, which signals strong local support. Academically, Beutler beats the state average in every subject: math proficiency is 54.1% vs. 43.1% statewide, English language arts is 69.6% vs. 54.0%, and 8th grade science is 60.7% vs. 42.9%. ELA is a clear strength, with 7th graders reaching 75.4% proficiency, nearly 20 points above the state. Science is also a standout, beating the state by almost 18 points. Math shows a dip in 7th grade (50.7%) compared to 6th (53.6%) and 8th (58.9%), suggesting a potential area for targeted support. Proficiency slipped slightly from the prior year in math (56.4% to 54.1%) and ELA (71.3% to 69.6%), but the school remains well above state norms.
Despite nearly half the students (47.5%) qualifying for free/reduced lunch, chronic absenteeism is just 9.0%, well below the state rate of 13.8%. This strong attendance likely contributes to academic success. The student-teacher ratio is 15.2 to 1, and per-student spending was $7,261 in 2018–2019. Beutler’s scores align closely with its top-ranked district, indicating a consistent, effective educational approach across grade levels. The school’s ranking percentile has dipped slightly from 87 in 2017–2018 to 81 in 2025–2026, but that reflects a larger field of ranked schools (100 to 174), and Beutler remains a high-performing choice. For parents, this is a stable, well-regarded school that excels in English and science while keeping students engaged and attending.
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