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Payette Lakes Middle School

Summary:

Payette Lakes Middle School is a public middle school located in McCall, Idaho, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 310 students. The school is part of the McCall-Donnelly Joint School District, which is ranked 12th out of 77 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Payette Lakes Middle School consistently performs above the state average in ISAT (Idaho Standards Achievement Test) scores for Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grades. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 56.4% in Math, 42.5% in Science, and 74% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 42.2%, 41.2%, and 53.3%, respectively. The school's performance is also above the district average, indicating that it is one of the stronger-performing schools within the McCall-Donnelly Joint School District.

While the school has a predominantly white student population, with 85.81% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, it has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 3.8% in 2020-2021 to 24% in 2021-2022 and 22.6% in 2022-2023. This trend is concerning and may warrant further investigation. On a positive note, the school's student-teacher ratio has decreased over the past three school years, from 16.2 in 2020-2021 to 13.4 in 2022-2023, suggesting that students may be receiving more individualized attention and support from their teachers.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 111 Samson Trail
       McCall, ID  83638-5187

(208) 634-5994

District: McCall-Donnelly Joint School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,937 Help


Students who attend Payette Lakes Middle School usually attend:

High:    McCall-Donnelly High School

Feeder schools for Payette Lakes Middle School:

Elementary:    Barbara R Morgan Elementary
    Donnelly Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  322

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.6%
Hispanic:
12.4%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Payette Lakes Middle School ranks better than 79.9% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.83. (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 (82.6%), Hispanic (12.4%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Payette Lakes Middle School is 13.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Payette Lakes Middle School is $10,937.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Payette Lakes Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Payette Lakes Middle School 33rd of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Payette Lakes Middle School in the ranking list.)

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McCall-Donnelly Joint School District:

SchoolDigger ranks McCall-Donnelly Joint School District 12th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Payette Lakes Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Payette Lakes Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 65.43 45th 158 71.5%
2009 61.65 58th 160 63.8%
2010 68.67 34th 166 79.5%
2011 73.64 21st 169 87.6%
2012 77.85 14th 171 91.8%
2013 83.42 6th 173 96.5%
2015 80.44 14th 100 86.0%
2016 80.02 13th 98 86.7%
2017 78.45 22nd 131 83.2%
2018 91.70 7th 100 93.0%
2023 89.54 6th 107 94.4%
2024 74.83 33rd 164 79.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Payette Lakes Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.72 3rd 47 93.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Payette Lakes Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.82 13th 72 81.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Payette Lakes Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.96 18th 72 75.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Payette Lakes Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.44 8th 56 85.7%
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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 Payette Lakes Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 304 304
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 287 287
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 275 275
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 235 235
2001 245 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2002 247 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2003 247 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2004 214 0 1 12 1 n/a n/a 0 228
2005 227 0 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2006 225 1 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 239
2007 228 1 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 243
2008 225 1 4 11 3 n/a n/a 0 244
2009 216 1 2 12 1 n/a n/a 0 232
2010 208 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2011 208 0 2 13 0 0 1 0 224
2012 169 0 1 14 0 1 1 0 186
2013 194 0 0 13 0 2 2 0 211
2014 197 0 1 23 0 1 1 0 223
2015 222 1 1 21 1 0 3 0 249
2016 226 1 1 19 1 0 1 0 249
2017 248 1 1 16 1 0 2 0 269
2018 248 1 1 17 1 0 2 0 270
2019 283 1 0 30 3 0 6 0 323
2020 282 2 0 29 3 0 5 0 321
2021 289 0 0 30 2 0 4 0 325
2022 286 1 1 32 2 1 5 0 328
2023 266 0 1 33 0 1 9 0 310
2024 266 0 1 40 2 0 13 0 322

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 Payette Lakes Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 304 15.8 19.2 20.4
1998 287 16.2 17.7 18.5
1999 275 16.6 16.6 22.2
2000 235 14.3 16.4 22.1
2001 251 14.9 16.8 22.7
2002 257 14.7 17.5 25.7
2003 257 14.7 17.5 25.7
2004 228 14.7 15.5 26.3
2005 239 15.4 15.5 29.3
2006 239 16.1 14.8 29.3
2007 243 17.5 13.9 21.4
2008 244 17.7 13.8 25.8
2009 232 17.4 13.3 28.4
2010 218 17.3 12.5 32.6
2011 224 18.6 12.0 37.9
2012 186 17.0 10.8 48.9
2013 211 15.7 13.3 38.4
2014 223 16.2 13.7 35
2015 249 18.0 13.8 36.5
2016 249 17.0 14.6 34.5
2017 269 18.4 14.6 38.3
2018 270 18.5 14.5 37
2019 323 18.5 17.4 31.6
2020 321 19.9 16.0 23.4
2021 325 20.0 16.2 13.8
2022 328 21.7 15.0 18.9
2023 310 23.0 13.4 19.4
2024 322 23.3 13.7 16.1

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 Payette Lakes Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 304 15.8 19.2 20.4
1998 287 16.2 17.7 18.5
1999 275 16.6 16.6 22.2
2000 235 14.3 16.4 22.1
2001 251 14.9 16.8 22.7
2002 257 14.7 17.5 25.7
2003 257 14.7 17.5 25.7
2004 228 14.7 15.5 26.3
2005 239 15.4 15.5 29.3
2006 239 16.1 14.8 29.3
2007 243 17.5 13.9 21.4
2008 244 17.7 13.8 25.8
2009 232 17.4 13.3 28.4
2010 218 17.3 12.5 32.6
2011 224 18.6 12.0 37.9
2012 186 17.0 10.8 48.9
2013 211 15.7 13.3 38.4
2014 223 16.2 13.7 35
2015 249 18.0 13.8 36.5
2016 249 17.0 14.6 34.5
2017 269 18.4 14.6 38.3
2018 270 18.5 14.5 37
2019 323 18.5 17.4 31.6
2020 321 19.9 16.0 23.4
2021 325 20.0 16.2 13.8
2022 328 21.7 15.0 18.9
2023 310 23.0 13.4 19.4
2024 322 23.3 13.7 16.1

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 Payette Lakes Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $784 (7.2%) $10,153 (92.8%) $10,937

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Payette Lakes 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 (Payette Lakes Middle School)58.760.3
 1.6%
   All Grades Math (McCall-Donnelly Joint School District)6058.1
 1.9%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Payette Lakes Middle School)88.356.6
 31.7%
   All Grades Science (McCall-Donnelly Joint School District)84.859.3
 25.5%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Payette Lakes Middle School)83.773.2
 10.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (McCall-Donnelly Joint School District)79.468.9
 10.5%
   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 Students323310
 4%
African American10
 100%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic3033
 10%
Pacific Islander01
White283266
 6%
Two or More Races69
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.6%19.4%
 12.2%

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Payette Lakes Middle School ranks 33rd of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 322 students attended Payette Lakes Middle School.

Students at Payette Lakes Middle School are 83% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Payette Lakes Middle School usually go on to attend McCall-Donnelly High School


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