For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 213 students in Mackay Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Mackay Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
213 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mackay Joint School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Graduation Rate
70%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.43
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
11%
20%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
86%
73%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,967 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,831 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,967
$10,185
Spending / Student
$13,831
$9,364
Best Mackay Joint School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mackay Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
390 East Spruce Street
Mackay, ID 83251
(208) 588-2262
Mackay, ID 83251
(208) 588-2262
Grades: 7-12
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Mackay Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Spruce Street
Mackay, ID 83251
(208) 588-2834
Mackay, ID 83251
(208) 588-2834
Grades: PK-6
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mackay Joint School District?
Mackay Joint School District manages 2 public schools serving 213 students.
What is the rank of Mackay Joint School District?
Mackay Joint School District is ranked #140 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mackay Joint School District?
86% of Mackay Joint School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mackay Joint School District?
Mackay Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Mackay Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,831 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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