Excellent
#10 of 719 schools in ID
Top 1% in state
Payette Lakes Middle School
Middle School · Mccall-donnelly Joint School District · Mccall, ID
A Mccall-donnelly Joint School District middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
111 SAMSON TRAIL, Mccall, ID 83638
- Math 64% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Payette Lakes Middle School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Payette Lakes 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,600/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mccall), 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
$89,965
Median home value
$685,300
Median rent
$1,013/mo
College educated
42.3%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83638; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestline AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.8 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 310 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mccall-donnelly Joint School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,097NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Payette Lakes Middle School is listed in MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Payette Lakes Middle School
Payette Lakes Middle School is a public middle school in Mccall, ID, part of Mccall-donnelly Joint School District, serving approximately 322 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Payette Lakes Middle School
What grades does Payette Lakes Middle School serve?
Payette Lakes Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Payette Lakes Middle School?
Payette Lakes Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Payette Lakes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Payette Lakes Middle School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Payette Lakes Middle School rank in ID?
Payette Lakes Middle School ranks #10 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Payette Lakes Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Payette Lakes Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Payette Lakes Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Payette Lakes Middle School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Payette Lakes Middle School a charter school?
No, Payette Lakes Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Payette Lakes Middle School a Title I school?
No, Payette Lakes Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Payette Lakes Middle School?
16.1% of students at Payette Lakes 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
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Valley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (208) 634-5994
- Area population (ZIP 83638)
- 7,507
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 83638; 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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