The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 87%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
176 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
87%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)1%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)18%
15%
Black
(09-10)n/a
1%
White
(09-10)81%
80%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
44%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% ID state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% ID state average).
How many students attend Melba Middle School?
176 students attend Melba Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Melba Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Melba Middle School offer ?
Melba Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Melba Middle School part of?
Melba Middle School is part of Melba Joint School District.
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