Melba Elementary School
Tel:
(208)495-2508
- Melba Elementary School serves 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 36% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 51% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 52%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 24%.
School Overview
- Melba Elementary School's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 413 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Melba Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Melba Elementary School is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
| Overall School Rank | #334 out of 656 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 52% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 18% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 71% | 76% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | MELBA JOINT DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Melba Elementary School is Melba High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Melba High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Falcon Ridge Public Charter (9.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Melba Melba High School Grades: 7-12 | 395 students
0.2 miles
600 Broadway Ave
Melba, ID 83641
(208)495-2221 0.2 7-12 395 - Kuna Falcon Ridge Public Charter Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 271 students
9.1 miles
278 South Ten Mile
Kuna, ID 83634
(208)922-9228 9.1 PK-8 271 - Kuna Indian Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 219 students
9.6 miles
911 West 4th Street
Kuna, ID 83634
(208)922-1009 9.6 PK-3 219 - Kuna Kuna Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 861 students
9.7 miles
1360 Boise Street
Kuna, ID 83634
(208)922-1002 9.7 6-8 861 - Nampa Liberty Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-12 | 410 students
9.9 miles
1063 East Lewis Lane
Nampa, ID 83686
(208)466-7952 9.9 PK-12 410
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