Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Melba Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 407 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in ID
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Melba Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Melba Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Melba Elementary School is ranked #244 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Melba Elementary School?
407 students attend Melba Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Melba Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Melba Elementary School?
Melba Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Melba Elementary School offer ?
Melba Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Melba Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 407 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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