Top Rankings
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 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 395 students in Melba Joint School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Idaho.
Public High School in Melba Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Public High School in Melba Joint School District have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Melba High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools
297 Schools
# Students
802 Students
131,407 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
7,335 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
0.41
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
20%
19%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
78%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
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 8% 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 8% 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 High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Recent Articles
School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors
Explore school choice vs. neighborhood schools in 2025. Learn key factors parents should weigh when deciding the best fit for their child.
Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet
Compare 2025 public, charter, and magnet school options with updated data, trends, and strategies to find the best fit.
Public School Boundaries and Equity in 2025
Explore how public school boundaries shape access, equity, and opportunity for students in 2025. Learn the impact on families and education policy.
