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Melba Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 802 students in Melba Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Melba Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
802 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Melba Joint School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 173 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.43
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,431 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,430 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
157 Students
62,724 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
20%
# Black Students
1 Student
3,729 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
627 Students
230,541 Students
% White Students
78%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,059 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
10,792 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11
4,108
# Students in K Grade:
45
20,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
55
22,594
# Students in 2nd Grade:
60
23,529
# Students in 3rd Grade:
55
23,643
# Students in 4th Grade:
62
23,790
# Students in 5th Grade:
70
24,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
24,172
# Students in 7th Grade:
62
24,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
65
24,908
# Students in 9th Grade:
71
25,461
# Students in 10th Grade:
67
25,794
# Students in 11th Grade:
69
24,843
# Students in 12th Grade:
61
23,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,182 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,135 is less than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,182
$10,185
Spending / Student
$9,135
$9,364
Best Melba Joint School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melba Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 Carrie Rex Avenue
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2508
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2508
Grades: PK-6
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Melba High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6870 Stokes Avenue
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2221
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2221
Grades: 7-12
| 395 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Melba Joint School District?
Melba Joint School District manages 2 public schools serving 802 students.
What is the rank of Melba Joint School District?
Melba Joint School District is ranked #71 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Melba Joint School District?
78% of Melba Joint School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Melba Joint School District?
Melba Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Melba Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,135 is less than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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