Top Rankings
Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,369 students in Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
5 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
1,369 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 173 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.43
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
9%
20%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
88%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,093 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,538 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,093
$10,185
Spending / Student
$12,538
$9,364
Best Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Donnelly Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
327 East Roseberry Road
Donnelly, ID 83615
(208) 325-4433
Donnelly, ID 83615
(208) 325-4433
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
Barbara R Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
125 North Samson Trail
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-2219
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-2219
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Payette Lakes Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
111 Samson Trail
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-5994
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-5994
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Rank: #44.
Mccall-donnelly High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 North Mission Street
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-2218
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-2218
Grades: 9-12
| 439 students
Rank: #55.
Heartland High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
124 Idaho Street
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-3686
Mccall, ID 83638
(208) 634-3686
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District?
Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,369 students.
What is the rank of Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District?
Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District is ranked #13 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District?
88% of Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District students are White, 9% 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 Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District?
Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,538 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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