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Marsing High School vs. Columbia High School

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School Overview

School
Marsing High School
209 8th Avenue West
Marsing, ID 83639
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Columbia High School
301 South Happy Valley Road
Nampa, ID 83687
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Marsing High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 240 students in grades 9-12, Marsing High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,226 students in grades 9-12, Columbia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
240 students
1,226 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marsing High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Columbia High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marsing High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Columbia High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
59 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marsing High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Columbia High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marsing High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marsing Joint School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Columbia High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Nampa School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#43 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 10%)
#568 out of 704 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marsing High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Columbia High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-69%
(Top 10% in ID)
17%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marsing High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marsing Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbia High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Nampa School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-79%
(Top 10% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Bottom 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marsing High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marsing Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbia High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Nampa School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Bottom 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 50% in ID)
76%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Marsing High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Marsing Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Columbia High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Nampa School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Marsing High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Columbia High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
76
312
Grade 10 Students
59
323
Grade 11 Students
57
286
Grade 12 Students
48
305

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Marsing High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Marsing Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Columbia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Nampa School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marsing High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marsing Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Columbia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Nampa School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
37%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Marsing High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marsing Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Columbia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Nampa School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Marsing High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marsing Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Columbia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Nampa School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
62%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marsing High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marsing Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Columbia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Nampa School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Marsing High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marsing Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Columbia High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Nampa School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.48
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marsing High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marsing Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Columbia High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Nampa School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Marsing High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marsing Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Columbia High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Nampa School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Marsing High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marsing Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Columbia High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Nampa School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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