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#367 of 719 schools in ID

Mackay Jr/sr High School

High School · Mackay Joint District · Mackay, ID

A Mackay Joint District high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 390, Mackay, ID 83251

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation3.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$11,983
Chronic Absenteeism25.5%

Students at Mackay Jr/sr High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mackay Jr/sr High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,938

Median home value

$327,200

Median rent

$628/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

81%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83251; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
3.9% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Mackay Joint District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$11,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mackay Jr/sr High School is listed in MACKAY JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mackay Jr/sr High School

Mackay Jr/sr High School is a public high school in Mackay, ID, part of Mackay Joint District, serving approximately 102 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #367 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mackay Jr/sr High School

What grades does Mackay Jr/sr High School serve?

Mackay Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Mackay Jr/sr High School?

Mackay Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mackay Jr/sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mackay Jr/sr High School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mackay Jr/sr High School rank in ID?

Mackay Jr/sr High School ranks #367 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Mackay Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mackay Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mackay Jr/sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mackay Jr/sr High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mackay Jr/sr High School a charter school?

No, Mackay Jr/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mackay Jr/sr High School a Title I school?

No, Mackay Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mackay Jr/sr High School?

32.4% of students at Mackay Jr/sr High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
102
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Custer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.5%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 83251)
1,322
Area median age
59.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83251; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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