Serving 285 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcghee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcghee Elementary School's student population of 285 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mcghee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcghee Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#360 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcghee Elementary School's ranking?
Mcghee Elementary School is ranked #360 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Mcghee Elementary School often compared to?
Mcghee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcsorley Elementary School, Whitman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Mcghee Elementary School?
285 students attend Mcghee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mcghee Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcghee Elementary School?
Mcghee Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcghee Elementary School offer ?
Mcghee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mcghee Elementary School part of?
Mcghee Elementary School is part of Lewiston Independent School District.
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