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McCain Middle School

Summary:

McCain Middle School is a public middle school located in Payette, Idaho, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 301 students. Despite its small size, the school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Idaho middle schools with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One key differentiator for McCain Middle School is its diverse student population, with a notably higher percentage of Hispanic students (36.54%) compared to nearby schools like Weiser Middle School (25.86%) and New Plymouth Middle School (11.4%). Additionally, McCain Middle School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.77% to 67.85% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the nearby Weiser District (45.11%) and New Plymouth District (33.33%).

The school's academic performance is also a concern, with consistently low proficiency rates on ISAT assessments in Math, Science, and English Language Arts compared to the state and nearby district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 20.3% of McCain Middle School students were proficient or better in ISAT Math, compared to the state average of 42.2% and the Payette Joint District average of 23.9%. Additionally, the school faces high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21% to 29.3% over the past three school years, which likely contributes to its academic underperformance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 400 North Iowa Avenue
       Payette, ID  83661-2606

(208) 642-4122

District: Payette Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
152nd of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,372 Help


Students who attend McCain Middle School usually attend:

High:    Payette High School

Feeder schools for McCain Middle School:

Elementary:    Payette Primary School
    Westside Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  291

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.4%
Hispanic:
36.1%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McCain Middle School ranks worse than 92.7% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.1. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.4%), Hispanic (36.1%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McCain Middle School is 19.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McCain Middle School is $7,372.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McCain Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks McCain Middle School 152nd of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See McCain Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for McCain Middle School

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Rank History for all students at McCain Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 20.92 139th 158 12.0%
2009 9.57 152nd 160 5.0%
2010 18.18 155th 166 6.6%
2011 13.31 156th 169 7.7%
2012 15.65 158th 171 7.6%
2013 30.84 132nd 173 23.7%
2015 12.96 92nd 100 8.0%
2016 24.36 79th 98 19.4%
2017 23.39 106th 131 19.1%
2018 11.58 93rd 100 7.0%
2023 11.18 99th 107 7.5%
2024 10.10 152nd 164 7.3%
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Rank History for Female students at McCain Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.07 54th 60 10.0%
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Rank History for Male students at McCain Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.53 60th 60 0.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McCain Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.71 46th 56 17.9%
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Rank History for White students at McCain Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.96 78th 81 3.7%
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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.

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McCain Middle 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 374 374
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 369 369
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 382 382
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 438 438
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 505 505
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 505 505
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 485 485
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 450 450
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 447 447
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 457 457
2001 371 1 3 98 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2002 351 9 4 79 5 n/a n/a 0 448
2003 351 9 4 79 5 n/a n/a 0 448
2004 298 2 6 101 10 n/a n/a 0 417
2005 317 1 7 105 8 n/a n/a 0 438
2006 356 1 6 87 2 n/a n/a 0 452
2007 335 0 5 88 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2008 286 0 3 90 1 n/a n/a 0 380
2009 298 1 4 78 2 n/a n/a 0 383
2010 286 1 4 82 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2011 219 0 1 91 1 1 14 0 327
2012 236 0 0 100 1 0 15 0 352
2013 244 1 0 102 1 2 9 0 359
2014 264 4 0 120 1 2 10 0 401
2015 227 5 2 109 2 2 9 0 356
2016 207 3 0 124 2 1 7 0 344
2017 204 2 0 127 0 2 5 0 340
2018 209 0 0 110 1 0 9 0 329
2019 228 1 1 136 1 0 10 0 377
2020 229 0 0 123 2 0 15 0 369
2021 192 0 0 106 3 1 9 0 311
2022 178 1 0 109 2 2 6 0 298
2023 179 1 1 110 3 2 5 0 301
2024 170 4 1 105 1 1 9 0 291

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 McCain Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 374 19.2 19.4 32.6
1992 369 18.7 19.7 35.8
1993 382 19.6 19.5 32.5
1994 438 21.9 20.0 37.4
1995 505 25.1 20.1 35.8
1996 505 25.1 20.1 35.8
1997 485 24.0 20.2 31.8
1998 450 24.8 18.1 43.8
1999 447 24.6 18.2 53.9
2000 457 24.7 18.5 49.7
2001 473 25.5 18.5 53.1
2002 448 26.6 16.8 61.2
2003 448 26.6 16.8 61.2
2004 417 23.7 17.6 54.7
2005 438 24.1 18.2 59.8
2006 452 25.2 17.9 60.4
2007 428 23.1 18.5 62.4
2008 380 24.5 15.5 62.1
2009 383 22.1 17.3 62.1
2010 373 21.6 17.2 69.7
2011 327 23.8 13.6 76.1
2012 352 22.0 16.0 74.1
2013 359 20.9 17.1 70.8
2014 401 20.4 19.6 68.3
2015 356 20.0 17.8 68.3
2016 344 22.0 15.6 72.4
2017 340 23.2 14.5 68.2
2018 329 21.7 15.1 68.1
2019 377 19.6 19.1 68.2
2020 369 21.4 17.1 68
2021 311 20.4 15.1 67.8
2022 298 18.9 15.6 67.8
2023 301 18.1 16.6 67.8
2024 291 15.1 19.2 68

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 McCain Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 374 19.2 19.4 32.6
1992 369 18.7 19.7 35.8
1993 382 19.6 19.5 32.5
1994 438 21.9 20.0 37.4
1995 505 25.1 20.1 35.8
1996 505 25.1 20.1 35.8
1997 485 24.0 20.2 31.8
1998 450 24.8 18.1 43.8
1999 447 24.6 18.2 53.9
2000 457 24.7 18.5 49.7
2001 473 25.5 18.5 53.1
2002 448 26.6 16.8 61.2
2003 448 26.6 16.8 61.2
2004 417 23.7 17.6 54.7
2005 438 24.1 18.2 59.8
2006 452 25.2 17.9 60.4
2007 428 23.1 18.5 62.4
2008 380 24.5 15.5 62.1
2009 383 22.1 17.3 62.1
2010 373 21.6 17.2 69.7
2011 327 23.8 13.6 76.1
2012 352 22.0 16.0 74.1
2013 359 20.9 17.1 70.8
2014 401 20.4 19.6 68.3
2015 356 20.0 17.8 68.3
2016 344 22.0 15.6 72.4
2017 340 23.2 14.5 68.2
2018 329 21.7 15.1 68.1
2019 377 19.6 19.1 68.2
2020 369 21.4 17.1 68
2021 311 20.4 15.1 67.8
2022 298 18.9 15.6 67.8
2023 301 18.1 16.6 67.8
2024 291 15.1 19.2 68

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 McCain Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,029 (14.0%) $6,343 (86.0%) $7,372

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McCain Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Math (McCain Middle School)28.825.2
 3.6%
   All Grades Math (Payette Joint District)23.926.1
 2.2%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (McCain Middle School)33.825
 8.8%
   All Grades Science (Payette Joint District)49.121.2
 27.9%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (McCain Middle School)43.127.8
 15.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Payette Joint District)35.232.7
 2.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students377301
 20.2%
African American11
American Indian13
 200%
Asian11
Hispanic136110
 19.1%
Pacific Islander02
White228179
 21.5%
Two or More Races105
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.2%67.8%
 0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about McCain Middle School

McCain Middle School ranks in the bottom 7.3% of Idaho middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 291 students attended McCain Middle School.

Students at McCain Middle School are 58% White, 36% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend McCain Middle School usually go on to attend Payette High School


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