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Melba Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 802 students in Melba Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Melba Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
802 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Melba Joint School District, which is ranked within the top 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 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Graduation Rate
87%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.43
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
20%
20%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
78%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,182 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,135 is less than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,182
$10,185
Spending / Student
$9,135
$9,364
Best Melba Joint School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melba Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 Carrie Rex Avenue
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2508
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2508
Gr: PK-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Melba High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6870 Stokes Avenue
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2221
Melba, ID 83641
(208) 495-2221
Gr: 7-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Melba Joint School District?
Melba Joint School District manages 2 public schools serving 802 students.
What is the rank of Melba Joint School District?
Melba Joint School District is ranked #62 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Melba Joint School District?
78% of Melba Joint School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Melba Joint School District?
Melba Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Melba Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,135 is less than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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