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 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 824 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.42
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,426 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,536 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
187 Students
61,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
19%
# Black Students
1 Student
3,562 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
619 Students
234,150 Students
% White Students
75%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,058 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
10,647 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
3,716
# Students in K Grade:
56
22,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
23,281
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
59
23,640
# Students in 4th Grade:
66
23,896
# Students in 5th Grade:
49
23,838
# Students in 6th Grade:
61
24,320
# Students in 7th Grade:
62
24,795
# Students in 8th Grade:
68
25,258
# Students in 9th Grade:
77
26,027
# Students in 10th Grade:
77
25,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
71
23,979
# Students in 12th Grade:
63
23,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,883 is higher than the state median of $10,125. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,891 is less than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Melba Joint School District?
Melba Joint School District manages 2 public schools serving 824 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?
75% of Melba Joint School District students are White, 23% 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 16:1, 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 $8,891 is less than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 2 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 824 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 20% in ID)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
