Summary:
The 83344 zip code is home to a single standout school, Murtaugh Schools, an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 383 students.
Murtaugh Schools consistently outperforms the state average on ISAT assessments in Math, Science, and English Language Arts across multiple grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, 57.9% of Murtaugh students were proficient or better in ISAT Math, compared to the state average of 43.1%. The school also boasts an 82.3% four-year graduation rate, higher than the state average, and a low 15.0% chronic absenteeism rate, indicating strong student engagement. Despite serving a relatively high-need student population, with 58.22% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Murtaugh Schools is able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes.
Murtaugh Schools' standout performance extends across multiple subject areas and grade levels. The school's strongest performance is in 8th grade Math, where 81.1% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 41.4%. Murtaugh Schools also excels in End of Course assessments, with 79.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 56.5% in Science. These impressive results suggest that the school has effective teaching practices, curriculum, and support systems in place to foster student learning and success.
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