Melba Elementary School

Summary:

Melba Elementary School is a public elementary school in Melba, Idaho, serving 406 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Melba Joint District, which is ranked 16 out of 56 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Melba Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts compared to the state and district averages. In 2022-2023, the school had a 47.6% proficiency rate in Math, surpassing the state average of 41.5% and the district average of 46.7%. However, the nearby Legacy Charter School consistently outperforms Melba Elementary in terms of school rankings and test scores. Melba Elementary also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (36.21%), which is higher than Legacy Charter School (20%).

Interestingly, Melba Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (76.35%) compared to the more diverse student populations of nearby schools. The school has also steadily improved its statewide ranking over the years, moving from a 1-star rating in 2014-2015 to a 3-star rating in 2022-2023, suggesting progress in improving student outcomes. While Melba Elementary outperforms many of the nearby public schools, the nearby Legacy Charter School remains the top performer in the area, with consistently higher rankings and test scores.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

521 Carrie Rex Avenue
Melba, ID 83641

(208) 495-2508

District: Melba Joint District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,750

Students who attend Melba Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Melba High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 407

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.1%

Hispanic:

18.9%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Melba Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.84. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.1%), Hispanic (18.9%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Melba Elementary School is 18.5. (See more...)

Compare Melba Elementary School employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Melba Elementary School is $6,750.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Melba Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Melba Joint District:

SchoolDigger ranks Melba Joint District 24^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Melba Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Melba Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	47.25	202^nd	335	39.7%
2009	53.64	179^th	349	48.7%
2010	41.03	249^th	356	30.1%
2011	41.82	243^rd	359	32.3%
2012	34.46	273^rd	354	22.9%
2013	25.26	308^th	357	13.7%
2015	19.92	192^nd	226	15.0%
2016	37.88	153^rd	240	36.3%
2017	42.03	177^th	292	39.4%
2018	42.38	148^th	254	41.7%
2023	58.84	98^th	252	61.1%

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Rank History for White students at Melba Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	27.81	23^rd	31	25.8%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Melba Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	303	303
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	322	322
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	320	320
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	326	326
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	267	267
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	267	267
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	268	268
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	267	267
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	281	281
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	278	278
2001	262	0	2	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
2002	252	0	3	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
2003	252	0	3	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
2004	242	0	2	38	1	n/a	n/a	0	283
2005	219	0	1	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
2006	272	0	0	35	2	n/a	n/a	0	309
2007	272	0	3	66	1	n/a	n/a	0	342
2008	260	0	4	56	1	n/a	n/a	0	321
2009	251	0	4	60	1	n/a	n/a	0	316
2010	235	0	3	55	1	n/a	n/a	0	294
2011	297	0	0	72	0	0	1	0	370
2012	291	2	2	88	2	1	5	0	391
2013	287	2	0	98	2	2	7	0	398
2014	289	2	0	115	0	0	7	0	413
2015	299	1	0	107	0	0	8	0	415
2016	286	1	0	113	1	0	8	0	409
2017	293	2	0	111	0	0	7	0	413
2018	320	0	0	103	2	0	5	0	430
2019	324	2	0	111	0	0	5	0	442
2020	305	3	0	111	2	0	3	0	424
2021	328	2	0	96	0	0	6	0	432
2022	318	3	0	90	0	0	4	0	415
2023	310	0	0	90	0	0	6	0	406
2024	322	0	0	77	0	0	8	0	407

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Melba Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	303	19.0	15.9	30.7
1992	322	16.1	20.0	37.6
1993	320	18.3	17.5	34.1
1994	326	18.4	17.7	29.4
1995	267	16.5	16.2	31.8
1996	267	16.5	16.2	31.8
1997	268	16.8	16.0	31.3
1998	267	16.6	16.1	28.5
1999	281	16.2	17.3	31.7
2000	278	16.1	17.3	33.5
2001	300	16.0	18.8	35
2002	289	16.5	17.5	36.3
2003	289	16.5	17.5	36.3
2004	283	15.5	18.3	45.9
2005	267	14.0	19.1	46.1
2006	309	13.9	22.2	50.5
2007	342	16.0	21.4	35.4
2008	321	15.9	20.2	41.4
2009	316	15.3	20.6	42.1
2010	294	15.1	19.4	49.7
2011	370	n/a	n/a	46.8
2012	391	19.8	19.7	54.5
2013	398	20.2	19.6	52.3
2014	413	20.1	20.5	52.8
2015	415	20.0	20.7	51.1
2016	409	19.0	21.5	54
2017	413	19.0	21.7	49.6
2018	430	20.0	21.5	45.6
2019	442	21.0	21.0	39.6
2020	424	22.5	18.8	46
2021	432	23.0	18.7	39.1
2022	415	23.0	18.0	30.8
2023	406	23.0	17.6	36.2
2024	407	22.0	18.5	39.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Melba Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	303	19.0	15.9	30.7
1992	322	16.1	20.0	37.6
1993	320	18.3	17.5	34.1
1994	326	18.4	17.7	29.4
1995	267	16.5	16.2	31.8
1996	267	16.5	16.2	31.8
1997	268	16.8	16.0	31.3
1998	267	16.6	16.1	28.5
1999	281	16.2	17.3	31.7
2000	278	16.1	17.3	33.5
2001	300	16.0	18.8	35
2002	289	16.5	17.5	36.3
2003	289	16.5	17.5	36.3
2004	283	15.5	18.3	45.9
2005	267	14.0	19.1	46.1
2006	309	13.9	22.2	50.5
2007	342	16.0	21.4	35.4
2008	321	15.9	20.2	41.4
2009	316	15.3	20.6	42.1
2010	294	15.1	19.4	49.7
2011	370	n/a	n/a	46.8
2012	391	19.8	19.7	54.5
2013	398	20.2	19.6	52.3
2014	413	20.1	20.5	52.8
2015	415	20.0	20.7	51.1
2016	409	19.0	21.5	54
2017	413	19.0	21.7	49.6
2018	430	20.0	21.5	45.6
2019	442	21.0	21.0	39.6
2020	424	22.5	18.8	46
2021	432	23.0	18.7	39.1
2022	415	23.0	18.0	30.8
2023	406	23.0	17.6	36.2
2024	407	22.0	18.5	39.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Melba Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,140 (16.9%)	$5,609 (83.1%)	$6,750

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Melba Elementary School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Math (Melba Elementary School)	45	47.6	2.6%
All Grades Math (Melba Joint District)	39	46.7	7.7%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Melba Elementary School)	49.6	56.2	6.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Melba Joint District)	53.6	56.5	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	442	406	8.1%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	111	90	18.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	324	310	4.3%
Two or More Races	5	6	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.6%	36.2%	3.4%

Schools Near Melba Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)							ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Melba Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	521 Carrie Rex Avenue	Melba	83641	Canyon County	Melba Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 495-2508	407	22	18.5	39.8%	322 (79.1%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (18.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)								(n/a)							39.5								53.3	$6,750	$1,140	$5,609
Falcon Ridge Public Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	278 South Ten Mile	Kuna	83634	Ada County	Falcon Ridge Public Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 922-9228	276	17	16.5	12.3%	245 (88.8%)	6 (2.2%)	20 (7.2%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	69.5	90^th of 301 public elementary schools	70.1%					(n/a)			51.5	39.4	62.5	42.0	53.9	61.0	62.0	69.7	60.6	57.6	84.4	67.8	67.0	$6,914	$604	$6,310
Indian Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	911 West 4th Street	Kuna	83634	Ada County	Kuna Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 922-1009	308	17	18.1	39.6%	249 (80.8%)	4 (1.3%)	36 (11.7%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.2%)								(n/a)															39.7	$6,686	$681	$6,004
Ross Elementary School	Public	4-5	610 North School Avenue	Kuna	83634	Ada County	Kuna Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 922-1011	235	12	19.3	31.9%	202 (86.0%)	4 (1.7%)	20 (8.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	29.6	212^th of 301 public elementary schools	29.6%		27.9	182^nd of 252 public elementary schools	27.8%	30		37.9	35.3				36.6	38.6		38.8	45.0				41.9	$6,689	$1,294	$5,394
Crimson Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1941 North Shayla Avenue	Kuna	83634	Ada County	Kuna Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 955-0230	443	25	17.7	35.0%	376 (84.9%)	12 (2.7%)	30 (6.8%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	18 (4.1%)	44.7	167^th of 301 public elementary schools	44.5%		49	129^th of 252 public elementary schools	48.8%	38	64.0	52.2	37.1				50.4		46.0	40.9	46.7				44.5	$6,910	$1,321	$5,588
Hubbard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	311 East Porter Road	Kuna	83634	Ada County	Kuna Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 922-1007	327	18	18.6	33.3%	252 (77.1%)	4 (1.2%)	56 (17.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.7%)								(n/a)															48.2	$9,324	$1,310	$8,013
Legacy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	4015 South Legacy Way	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Legacy Public Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 467-0947	312	13	24.9	19.9%	240 (76.9%)	6 (1.9%)	49 (15.7%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.6%)	93.7	11^th of 301 public elementary schools	96.3%					(n/a)			85.3	69.1	72.3	81.6	77.4	73.6	71.9	69.7	82.4	78.6	82.9	86.9	79.2	$7,353	$957	$6,396
Reed Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1670 North Linder Road	Kuna	83634	Ada County	Kuna Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 955-0275	666	35	19.0	38.9%	397 (59.6%)	11 (1.7%)	231 (34.7%)	8 (1.2%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.8%)	11 (1.7%)	33.1	203^rd of 301 public elementary schools	32.6%		37	164^th of 252 public elementary schools	34.9%	39	52.0	51.3	31.5				44.9	28.7	41.4	36.2	44.5				40.6	$6,920	$1,470	$5,449
Lake Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	615 Burke Lane	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 468-4626	470	24	19.5	40.0%	347 (73.8%)	3 (0.6%)	97 (20.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.0%)	73.4	78^th of 301 public elementary schools	74.1%		63.6	86^th of 252 public elementary schools	65.9%	8			71.5				53.1	61.1	55.3	45.4	80.6				59.7	$7,167	$976	$6,190
Reagan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 Southside Boulevard	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 468-4619	575	29	19.8	40.5%	349 (60.7%)	9 (1.6%)	154 (26.8%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	53 (9.2%)	36.6	193^rd of 301 public elementary schools	35.9%		24.3	195^th of 252 public elementary schools	22.6%	2	44.4	29.2	43.0				38.6	35.9	47.4	38.7	59.4				48.2	$7,104	$939	$6,165

Frequently Asked Questions about Melba Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Melba Elementary School?

Students at Melba Elementary School are 79% White, 19% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Melba Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 407 students attended Melba Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Melba Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Melba Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Melba High School

What district is Melba Elementary School in?

Melba Joint District

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