Melba High School

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

Summary:

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:
60^th of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,218

Feeder schools for Melba High School:

Elementary:

Melba Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 395

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.2%

Hispanic:

20.3%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Melba High 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 51.64. (See more...)

Compare Details Melba High School ranks better than 62.3% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.81. (See more...)

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.

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 (77.2%), Hispanic (20.3%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Melba High School is 16.1. (See more...)

Compare Melba High School employs 24.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

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 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
2012	50.80	87^th	171	49.1%
2013	39.58	115^th	173	33.5%
2015	35.17	60^th	100	40.0%
2016	17.71	81^st	98	17.3%
2017	12.45	119^th	131	9.2%
2018	34.07	66^th	100	34.0%
2023	51.64	42^nd	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	37^th	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
2008	68.92	43^rd	151	71.5%
2009	88.12	14^th	128	89.1%
2010	51.77	97^th	169	42.6%
2011	47.55	100^th	165	39.4%
2012	41.02	113^th	162	30.2%
2013	58.54	71^st	160	55.6%
2016	24.55	62^nd	76	18.4%
2017	29.00	79^th	101	21.8%
2018	44.75	29^th	52	44.2%
2021	30.74	63^rd	88	28.4%
2022	43.83	50^th	110	54.5%
2023	51.64	52^nd	106	50.9%
2024	59.81	60^th	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	18^th	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
2021	44.45	26^th	40	35.0%
2022	29.54	38^th	48	20.8%
2023	47.94	30^th	40	25.0%
2024	57.55	34^th	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
2021	18.37	34^th	40	15.0%
2022	48.52	19^th	48	60.4%
2023	65.41	14^th	40	65.0%
2024	53.51	38^th	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	12^th	38	68.4%
2024	32.83	47^th	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
2021	35.84	23^rd	29	20.7%
2022	39.85	30^th	50	40.0%
2024	48.58	43^rd	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.

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	Total
2005	195	1	2	36	2	n/a	n/a	236
2006	187	1	0	30	2	n/a	n/a	220
2007	206	1	1	27	1	n/a	n/a	236
2008	215	1	0	27	0	n/a	n/a	243
2009	230	0	1	30	0	n/a	n/a	261
2010	209	0	0	26	0	n/a	n/a	235
2011	197	0	0	34	0	0	0	231
2012	274	2	1	58	0	1	1	337
2013	303	3	4	65	0	1	2	378
2014	327	3	3	68	0	2	1	404
2015	314	1	1	73	0	1	1	391
2016	305	0	0	78	2	0	3	388
2017	307	0	3	80	2	0	3	395
2018	316	1	4	84	0	0	5	410
2019	322	3	2	96	0	2	4	429
2020	336	4	2	92	0	3	7	444
2021	329	3	2	98	0	0	8	440
2022	334	1	2	95	0	1	6	439
2023	309	1	2	97	0	0	9	418
2024	305	1	1	80	0	1	7	395

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
2024	395	24.5	16.1	34.9

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
2024	395	24.5	16.1	34.9

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 High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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)	31.6	45.5	13.9%
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 High School)	58.5	56.8	1.7%
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	429	418	2.6%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	96	97	1%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	322	309	4%
Two or More Races	4	9	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.5%	27.3%	10.3%

Schools Near Melba High 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 All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts End of Course	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Melba High School	Public	7-12	6870 Stokes Avenue	Melba	83641	Canyon County	Melba Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 495-2221	395	25	16.1	34.9%	305 (77.2%)	1 (0.3%)	80 (20.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.8%)	59.8	60^th of 159 public high schools	62.3%		51.6	52^nd of 106 public high schools	50.9%	8	46.2				56.7	$8,218	$802	$7,416
Initial Point High School	Public	6-12	1080 North Ten Mile Road	Kuna	83634	Ada County	Kuna Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 955-0200	103	7	14.7	30.1%	83 (80.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (15.5%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (1.9%)								(n/a)					25.8	$8,592	$418	$8,173
Union High School	Public	6-12	506 Fletcher Drive	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 498-0559	171	15	11.6	55.0%	89 (52.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (37.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (9.9%)								(n/a)		14.3	31.6	18.7		$11,522	$2,125	$9,397
Kuna High School	Public	9-12	637 East Deer Flat	Kuna	83634	Ada County	Kuna Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 955-0200	1,640	101	16.2	23.2%	1,268 (77.3%)	31 (1.9%)	253 (15.4%)	11 (0.7%)	5 (0.3%)	7 (0.4%)	65 (4.0%)	54.5	72^nd of 159 public high schools	54.7%		41.7	66^th of 106 public high schools	37.7%	6	40.6	34.4			66.9	$7,114	$650	$6,463
Skyview High School	Public	9-12	1303 East Greenhurst	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 498-0561	1,127	66	17.1	33.3%	694 (61.6%)	10 (0.9%)	368 (32.7%)	8 (0.7%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (3.6%)	40.4	99^th of 159 public high schools	37.7%		27.5	81^st of 106 public high schools	23.6%	18	24.0	34.2			62.1	$7,611	$850	$6,760
Idaho Center Of Advanced Technology	Public	10-12	1303 East Greenhurst	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 465-2700	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Swan Falls High School	Public	9-12	7300 South Linder Road	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Kuna Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 332-6800	246	17	4.8	23.2%	188 (76.4%)	3 (1.2%)	43 (17.5%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.1%)	75.1	31^st of 159 public high schools	80.5%		57.5	48^th of 106 public high schools	54.7%	17		26.4			62.8
Nampa Senior High School	Public	9-12	203 Lake Lowell Avenue	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 498-0551	1,374	67	20.5	39.4%	702 (51.1%)	15 (1.1%)	580 (42.2%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	11 (0.8%)	58 (4.2%)	14.6	130^th of 159 public high schools	18.2%		31.4	80^th of 106 public high schools	24.5%	50	15.1	20.1			43.7	$7,607	$974	$6,633
Columbia High School	Public	9-12	301 South Happy Valley Road	Nampa	83687	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 498-0571	1,226	59	20.6	43.1%	627 (51.1%)	8 (0.7%)	525 (42.8%)	11 (0.9%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	46 (3.8%)	32.6	111^th of 159 public high schools	30.2%		32	77^th of 106 public high schools	27.4%	34	18.2	30.2			59.1	$8,147	$1,007	$7,140
Pathways In Education: Nampa	Public, Charter	9-12	124 Holly Street	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Pathways In Education - Nampa Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 505-4800	290	11	26.3		179 (61.7%)	2 (0.7%)	93 (32.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.8%)	16.4	126^th of 159 public high schools	20.8%					(n/a)	8.1	21.2			37.0	$5,707	$00	$5,707

Frequently Asked Questions about Melba High School

Is Melba High School a good school?

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

What schools feed into Melba High School?

Melba High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Melba Elementary School

How many students attend Melba High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 395 students attended Melba High School.

What district is Melba High School in?

Melba Joint District

What is the racial makeup of Melba High School?

Students at Melba High School are 77% White, 20% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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