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7.1 avg / 10

Melba Joint District School District

School District · Melba, Idaho

Students: 802
Teachers (FTE): 46

Avg Rating

7.1

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,975

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.4:1

How this district compares

Idaho rank

#22 of 98

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.8

above Idaho avg

Per-pupil spending

$8,975

$2,084 vs Idaho median

District size

802 students

Smaller than Idaho median

About Melba Joint District

Melba Joint District is a Melba, Idaho school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 802 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1. The district invests $8,975 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.1/10, Melba Joint District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Melba Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Melba Joint District students show an average math proficiency of 41.3% and ELA proficiency of 53.0%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Melba Joint District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 41.3%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 53.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Melba Joint District with test data.

Schools in Melba Joint District

2 schools

District Details

State
Idaho
City
Melba
Total Enrollment
802
Teachers (FTE)
46
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Melba Joint District?

Melba Joint District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Melba Joint District?

The average composite rating for Melba Joint District is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Melba Joint District?

Melba Joint District spends $8,975 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Melba Joint District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Melba Joint District is 17.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Melba Joint District?

Melba Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Melba Joint District with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Melba Joint District?

Across schools in Melba Joint District with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.1/10
Math Proficiency
41.3%
ELA Proficiency
53.0%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Idaho Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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