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Payette Lakes Middle School vs. Meadows Valley School

Should you attend Payette Lakes Middle School or Meadows Valley School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Payette Lakes Middle School
111 Samson Trail
Mccall, ID 83638
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Meadows Valley School
500 North Miller Avenue
New Meadows, ID 83654
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Payette Lakes Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Meadows Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 322 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 136 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Meadows Valley School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 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 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-12
Total Students
322 students
136 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Payette Lakes Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Meadows Valley School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Payette Lakes Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Meadows Valley School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
14 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Payette Lakes Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Meadows Valley School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Payette Lakes Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Meadows Valley School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Meadows Valley School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#63 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 10%)
#255 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Payette Lakes Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Meadows Valley School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in ID)
40-44%
(Top 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Payette Lakes Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadows Valley School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Meadows Valley School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75%
(Top 10% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Payette Lakes Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meadows Valley School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Meadows Valley School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 20% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Meadows Valley School with the average graduation rate observed in the Meadows Valley School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Payette Lakes Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Meadows Valley School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
16
Kindergarten Students
-
9
Grade 1 Students
-
10
Grade 2 Students
-
10
Grade 3 Students
-
11
Grade 4 Students
-
7
Grade 5 Students
-
13
Grade 6 Students
96
7
Grade 7 Students
113
11
Grade 8 Students
113
3
Grade 9 Students
-
13
Grade 10 Students
-
7
Grade 11 Students
-
11
Grade 12 Students
-
8

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Payette Lakes Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Meadows Valley School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Meadows Valley School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Payette Lakes Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Meadows Valley School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Meadows Valley School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Payette Lakes Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Meadows Valley School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Meadows Valley School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Meadows Valley School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Meadows Valley School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
83%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Payette Lakes Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Meadows Valley School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Meadows Valley School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Payette Lakes Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Meadows Valley School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Meadows Valley School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.30
0.28
This chart showcases the diversity score of Payette Lakes Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Meadows Valley School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Meadows Valley School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Payette Lakes Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Meadows Valley School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Meadows Valley School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Payette Lakes Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Meadows Valley School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Meadows Valley School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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