Serving 331 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 59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Payette Lakes Middle School serves the west part of the McCall, ID school district, covering an area of approximately 275.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 20.1 miles away.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Payette Lakes Middle School's student population of 331 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Developing Lifelong Learners Today
School Rankings
Payette Lakes Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Payette Lakes Middle School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#63 out of 704 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #63 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Payette Lakes Middle School often compared to?
Payette Lakes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadows Valley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Payette Lakes Middle School?
331 students attend Payette Lakes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Payette Lakes Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Payette Lakes Middle School?
Payette Lakes Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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