Serving 328 students in grades 6-8, Payette Lakes Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Payette Lakes Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Payette Lakes Middle School's student population of 328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Payette Lakes Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Payette Lakes Middle School is 0.23, 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
#51 out of 707 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Payette Lakes Middle School's ranking?
Payette Lakes Middle School is ranked #51 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Payette Lakes Middle School?
328 students attend Payette Lakes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Payette Lakes Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Payette Lakes Middle School?
Payette Lakes Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Payette Lakes Middle School offer ?
Payette Lakes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Payette Lakes Middle School part of?
Payette Lakes Middle School is part of Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District.
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