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#467 of 719 schools in ID

Mccain Middle School

Middle School · Payette Joint District · Payette, ID

A Payette Joint District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

400 NORTH IOWA AVENUE, Payette, ID 83661

  • Math 31% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2022)
  • 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$10,042
Chronic Absenteeism28.9%

Students at Mccain Middle School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency31%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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

68%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mccain Middle 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,320/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Payette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$60,444

Median home value

$273,400

Median rent

$852/mo

College educated

13.2%

Homeownership

64.4%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83661; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Treasure Valley Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.7K–104.9 mi572Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Payette Joint District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$10,042NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mccain Middle School is listed in PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mccain Middle School

Mccain Middle School is a public middle school in Payette, ID, part of Payette Joint District, serving approximately 291 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #467 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mccain Middle School

What grades does Mccain Middle School serve?

Mccain Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Mccain Middle School?

Mccain Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccain Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mccain Middle School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mccain Middle School rank in ID?

Mccain Middle School ranks #467 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Mccain Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mccain Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Mccain Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mccain Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mccain Middle School a charter school?

No, Mccain Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mccain Middle School a Title I school?

No, Mccain Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mccain Middle School?

68.0% of students at Mccain Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
291
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Payette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.9%
Area population (ZIP 83661)
10,788
Area median age
38.7
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 83661; 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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