Melba High School

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Melba High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Melba, Idaho, with a student population of 418. The school is part of the Melba Joint District, which is ranked 24 out of 77 districts in Idaho and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Melba High School stands out for its consistently high performance. The school has maintained a consistent statewide ranking between 50 and 63 out of 88-159 Idaho high schools over the years, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years. Melba High School's students perform better on ISAT tests in both Math and English Language Arts compared to the Melba Joint District and the state of Idaho averages. The school also has higher four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.1% to 97.3% over the past five years, outperforming nearby schools like Nampa Senior High, Columbia High, and Skyview High.

While Melba High School's overall performance is strong, the school faces some challenges. Its low-socioeconomic status students rank in the bottom 18 out of 18 Idaho high schools, indicating a need to focus on supporting this student population. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (73.92%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. Melba High School's spending per student ($8,218) is higher than the nearby Nampa School District high schools ($7,607 to $8,147), which may contribute to its stronger academic performance.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 6870 Stokes Avenue
       Melba, ID  83641-5175


(208) 495-2221

District: Melba Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,218 Help


Feeder schools for Melba High School:

Elementary:    Melba Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.9%
Hispanic:
23.2%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Melba High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.64. (See more...)
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Compare Details Melba High School ranks better than 62.3% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.81. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Melba High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Melba High School is $8,218.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Melba High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Melba High School 60th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Melba High School in the ranking list.)

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Melba Joint District:

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


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Rank History for Melba High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Melba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 50.80 87th 171 49.1%
2013 39.58 115th 173 33.5%
2015 35.17 60th 100 40.0%
2016 17.71 81st 98 17.3%
2017 12.45 119th 131 9.2%
2018 34.07 66th 100 34.0%
2023 51.64 42nd 107 60.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Melba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.58 37th 81 54.3%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Melba High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Melba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 68.92 43rd 151 71.5%
2009 88.12 14th 128 89.1%
2010 51.77 97th 169 42.6%
2011 47.55 100th 165 39.4%
2012 41.02 113th 162 30.2%
2013 58.54 71st 160 55.6%
2016 24.55 62nd 76 18.4%
2017 29.00 79th 101 21.8%
2018 44.75 29th 52 44.2%
2021 30.74 63rd 88 28.4%
2022 43.83 50th 110 54.5%
2023 51.64 52nd 106 50.9%
2024 59.81 60th 159 62.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Melba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 6.64 18th 18 0.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Melba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.45 26th 40 35.0%
2022 29.54 38th 48 20.8%
2023 47.94 30th 40 25.0%
2024 57.55 34th 66 48.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Melba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.37 34th 40 15.0%
2022 48.52 19th 48 60.4%
2023 65.41 14th 40 65.0%
2024 53.51 38th 66 42.4%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Melba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 56.13 12th 38 68.4%
2024 32.83 47th 55 14.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Melba High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.84 23rd 29 20.7%
2022 39.85 30th 50 40.0%
2024 48.58 43rd 78 44.9%
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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 Melba High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 195 1 2 36 2 n/a n/a 0 236
2006 187 1 0 30 2 n/a n/a 0 220
2007 206 1 1 27 1 n/a n/a 0 236
2008 215 1 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2009 230 0 1 30 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2010 209 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2011 197 0 0 34 0 0 0 0 231
2012 274 2 1 58 0 1 1 0 337
2013 303 3 4 65 0 1 2 0 378
2014 327 3 3 68 0 2 1 0 404
2015 314 1 1 73 0 1 1 0 391
2016 305 0 0 78 2 0 3 0 388
2017 307 0 3 80 2 0 3 0 395
2018 316 1 4 84 0 0 5 0 410
2019 322 3 2 96 0 2 4 0 429
2020 336 4 2 92 0 3 7 0 444
2021 329 3 2 98 0 0 8 0 440
2022 334 1 2 95 0 1 6 0 439
2023 309 1 2 97 0 0 9 0 418

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 236 15.9 14.8 36
2006 220 16.8 13.1 35
2007 236 16.3 14.5 33.9
2008 243 15.2 16.0 32.9
2009 261 16.4 15.9 38.7
2010 235 16.4 14.3 50.2
2011 231 n/a n/a 74
2012 337 23.8 14.1 54
2013 378 21.8 17.2 51.1
2014 404 23.7 17.0 49.8
2015 391 25.0 15.6 50.6
2016 388 26.0 14.9 46.9
2017 395 24.9 15.8 47.1
2018 410 25.9 15.8 44.6
2019 429 24.5 17.5 37.5
2020 444 24.5 18.0 40.8
2021 440 25.5 17.2 30.5
2022 439 26.5 16.5 29.2
2023 418 26.5 15.7 27.3

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 236 15.9 14.8 36
2006 220 16.8 13.1 35
2007 236 16.3 14.5 33.9
2008 243 15.2 16.0 32.9
2009 261 16.4 15.9 38.7
2010 235 16.4 14.3 50.2
2011 231 n/a n/a 74
2012 337 23.8 14.1 54
2013 378 21.8 17.2 51.1
2014 404 23.7 17.0 49.8
2015 391 25.0 15.6 50.6
2016 388 26.0 14.9 46.9
2017 395 24.9 15.8 47.1
2018 410 25.9 15.8 44.6
2019 429 24.5 17.5 37.5
2020 444 24.5 18.0 40.8
2021 440 25.5 17.2 30.5
2022 439 26.5 16.5 29.2
2023 418 26.5 15.7 27.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Melba High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $802 (9.8%) $7,416 (90.2%) $8,218

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Melba High School

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades Math (Melba High School)31.645.5
 13.9%
   All Grades Math (Melba Joint District)3946.7
 7.7%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Melba High School)58.556.8
 1.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Melba Joint District)53.656.5
 2.9%
   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 Students429418
 2.6%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic9697
 1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White322309
 4%
Two or More Races49
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.5%27.3%
 10.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Melba High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 418 students attended Melba High School.

Melba High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Melba Elementary School

Melba High School ranks 60th of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Melba High School are 74% White, 23% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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