McMillan Elementary

Q: Is McMillan Elementary a good school?

McMillan Elementary ranks 44 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

McMillan Elementary is a public elementary school in Boise, Idaho, serving 257 students in grades PK-5. The school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and positive trajectory in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools, McMillan Elementary has a more racially diverse student body, with 74.71% White, 4.28% African American, 12.84% Hispanic, and other minority groups represented. Academically, the school has seen a significant improvement, now ranking 44th out of 301 Idaho elementary schools with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores in math and English language arts exceed the district and state averages. While the school still faces challenges like a high chronic absenteeism rate, the overall trend is positive.

When looking at nearby schools, McMillan Elementary stands out. For example, Cecil D Andrus Elementary, also part of the Joint School District No. 2, has a higher percentage of White students and higher test scores. However, McMillan's diversity and academic progress suggest the school is moving in the right direction and providing a strong educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10901 McMillan
Boise, ID 83713-2634

(208) 855-4475

District: Joint School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
44^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,919

Students who attend McMillan Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Lowell Scott Middle School
High:	Centennial High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 242

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.7%

Hispanic:

13.6%

Two or more races:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McMillan Elementary ranks better than 85.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 15^th among 33 ranked elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.83. (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 McMillan Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Joint School District No. 2. Racial makeup is: White (70.7%), Hispanic (13.6%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McMillan Elementary is 12.8, which is the 2^nd best among 33 elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)

Compare McMillan Elementary employs 18.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McMillan Elementary is $8,919, which is the 2^nd highest among 33 elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Joint School District No. 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Joint School District No. 2 10^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McMillan Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	26.40	289^th	335	13.7%
2009	22.52	309^th	349	11.5%
2010	26.78	303^rd	356	14.9%
2011	22.26	319^th	359	11.1%
2012	5.55	350^th	354	1.1%
2013	10.56	341^st	357	4.5%
2015	10.42	210^th	226	7.1%
2016	14.57	213^th	240	11.3%
2017	14.00	263^rd	292	9.9%
2018	24.17	197^th	254	22.4%
2021	36.16	107^th	166	35.5%
2023	82.86	41^st	252	83.7%
2024	84.83	44^th	301	85.4%

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

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, December 29, 2009

One of the few schools in the area that has an international focus, with an emphasis on Mandarin Chinese. This will be important for the future job market our kids will encounter. Close Quote

Enrollment information for McMillan Elementary

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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	613	613
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	657	657
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	603	603
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	590	590
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	576	576
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	576	576
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	558	558
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	533	533
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	530	530
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	500	500
2001	448	10	19	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	499
2002	430	4	13	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	465
2003	430	4	13	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	465
2004	352	9	12	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	391
2005	334	9	14	38	8	n/a	n/a	0	403
2006	305	21	4	27	5	n/a	n/a	0	362
2007	328	19	8	35	6	n/a	n/a	0	396
2008	322	14	6	32	3	n/a	n/a	0	377
2009	311	14	12	39	2	n/a	n/a	0	378
2010	268	11	14	59	2	n/a	n/a	0	354
2011	235	18	21	43	5	1	19	0	342
2012	238	17	31	44	2	1	13	0	346
2013	274	9	30	50	1	0	18	0	382
2014	266	16	29	53	2	0	20	0	386
2015	275	13	33	85	4	0	30	0	440
2016	257	17	30	94	2	0	30	0	430
2017	203	18	19	80	2	0	13	0	335
2018	182	21	20	74	4	0	14	0	315
2019	163	5	12	69	3	0	12	0	264
2020	168	10	14	43	2	0	16	0	253
2021	145	7	9	35	1	0	16	0	213
2022	185	9	6	39	0	0	16	0	255
2023	192	11	4	33	1	2	14	0	257
2024	171	8	9	33	6	0	15	0	242

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 McMillan Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	613	29.6	20.7	4.1
1992	657	33.9	19.3	4.1
1993	603	28.6	21.1	6.8
1994	590	28.9	20.4	8.6
1995	576	28.3	20.4	6.6
1996	576	28.3	20.4	6.6
1997	558	28.3	19.7	6.5
1998	533	26.3	20.3	7.7
1999	530	28.2	18.8	14.2
2000	500	27.0	18.5	17.8
2001	499	27.8	17.9	22.6
2002	465	25.9	18.0	28
2003	465	25.9	18.0	28
2004	391	21.5	18.2	33.8
2005	403	22.0	18.3	39.5
2006	362	22.5	16.1	43.1
2007	396	23.0	17.2	41.4
2008	377	22.5	16.8	46.4
2009	378	23.9	15.8	45.8
2010	354	25.0	14.1	49.2
2011	342	24.0	14.2	51.5
2012	346	22.3	15.5	59.8
2013	382	20.6	18.4	57.3
2014	386	22.3	17.3	51.3
2015	440	25.0	17.6	57
2016	430	28.0	15.3	46.5
2017	335	24.2	13.7	55.8
2018	315	21.0	15.0	49.2
2019	264	16.6	15.8	52.3
2020	253	20.0	12.6	56.1
2021	213	20.0	10.6	55.4
2022	255	21.0	12.1	56.1
2023	257	19.7	13.0	56
2024	242	18.8	12.8	55.8

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 McMillan Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	613	29.6	20.7	4.1
1992	657	33.9	19.3	4.1
1993	603	28.6	21.1	6.8
1994	590	28.9	20.4	8.6
1995	576	28.3	20.4	6.6
1996	576	28.3	20.4	6.6
1997	558	28.3	19.7	6.5
1998	533	26.3	20.3	7.7
1999	530	28.2	18.8	14.2
2000	500	27.0	18.5	17.8
2001	499	27.8	17.9	22.6
2002	465	25.9	18.0	28
2003	465	25.9	18.0	28
2004	391	21.5	18.2	33.8
2005	403	22.0	18.3	39.5
2006	362	22.5	16.1	43.1
2007	396	23.0	17.2	41.4
2008	377	22.5	16.8	46.4
2009	378	23.9	15.8	45.8
2010	354	25.0	14.1	49.2
2011	342	24.0	14.2	51.5
2012	346	22.3	15.5	59.8
2013	382	20.6	18.4	57.3
2014	386	22.3	17.3	51.3
2015	440	25.0	17.6	57
2016	430	28.0	15.3	46.5
2017	335	24.2	13.7	55.8
2018	315	21.0	15.0	49.2
2019	264	16.6	15.8	52.3
2020	253	20.0	12.6	56.1
2021	213	20.0	10.6	55.4
2022	255	21.0	12.1	56.1
2023	257	19.7	13.0	56
2024	242	18.8	12.8	55.8

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 McMillan Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,510 (16.9%)	$7,410 (83.1%)	$8,919

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McMillan Elementary

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (McMillan Elementary)	64.6	66.6	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	69.3	69.7	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	51.7	5.2%
All Grades Math (McMillan Elementary)	49.3	60.5	11.2%
All Grades Math (Joint School District No. 2)	58.9	57.7	1.2%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (McMillan Elementary)	50.7	62.3	11.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	68	68.7	0.7%
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	264	257	2.7%
African American	5	11	120%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	12	4	66.7%
Hispanic	69	33	52.2%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	163	192	17.8%
Two or More Races	12	14	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.3%	56%	3.8%

Schools Near McMillan Elementary

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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 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McMillan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10901 McMillan	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 855-4475	242	19	12.8	55.8%	171 (70.7%)	8 (3.3%)	33 (13.6%)	9 (3.7%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.2%)	84.8	44^th of 301 public elementary schools	85.4%		82.9	41^st of 252 public elementary schools	83.7%	3	59.4				66.7	68.5	66.7	63.4	83.3		70.8	$8,919	$1,510	$7,410
Summerwind Stem Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3675 North Jullion Way	Boise	83704	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	No	Yes	(208) 375-0210	357	26	13.9	40.6%	260 (72.8%)	26 (7.3%)	43 (12.0%)	6 (1.7%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.3%)	85.5	42^nd of 301 public elementary schools	86.0%		93.8	13^th of 252 public elementary schools	94.8%	29	63.3	61.7	64.9		63.2	68.5	66.7	70.1	80.7		72.3	$6,805	$988	$5,817
Joplin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12081 West Demeyer Street	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 855-4345	245	16	15.7	35.1%	188 (76.7%)	5 (2.0%)	34 (13.9%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	11 (4.5%)	58.7	116^th of 301 public elementary schools	61.5%		67	77^th of 252 public elementary schools	69.4%	39	47.5	41.7	53.2		47.4	66.0			67.4		50.8	$6,573	$609	$5,964
Frontier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11851 Musket Drive	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 350-4190	271	23	11.8	60.5%	176 (64.9%)	29 (10.7%)	29 (10.7%)	15 (5.5%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	17 (6.3%)	91.4	24^th of 301 public elementary schools	92.0%		91.4	23^rd of 252 public elementary schools	90.9%	1	73.8	67.4	73.5		71.2	76.5					70.5	$10,116	$1,487	$8,629
Ustick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12435 West Ustick Road	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 855-4120	369	27	13.6	65.0%	211 (57.2%)	13 (3.5%)	109 (29.5%)	21 (5.7%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.7%)	28.8	214^th of 301 public elementary schools	28.9%		28	180^th of 252 public elementary schools	28.6%	34		29.4			30.9	32.5	37.5	48.5	50.0		46.0	$7,145	$1,245	$5,900
Pioneer School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	13255 West McMillian Road	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	No	No	(208) 855-4100	644	33	19.4	17.1%	527 (81.8%)	5 (0.8%)	56 (8.7%)	18 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	35 (5.4%)	92.5	18^th of 301 public elementary schools	94.0%		95	6^th of 252 public elementary schools	97.6%	12	79.7	77.7	63.9		73.8	66.7	80.6	74.1	75.9		76.9	$6,560	$609	$5,951
Cecil D Andrus Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6100 Park Meadow Drive	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 939-3400	407	27	15.2	18.2%	319 (78.4%)	6 (1.5%)	45 (11.1%)	16 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.2%)	93.3	14^th of 301 public elementary schools	95.3%		90.9	27^th of 252 public elementary schools	89.3%	13	73.9	71.6	78.8		75.0	72.9	69.4	80.8	82.2		77.7	$6,957	$609	$6,348
Valley View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3555 North Milwaukee Street	Boise	83704	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-6370	354	22	16.4	37.0%	243 (68.6%)	13 (3.7%)	71 (20.1%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.9%)	53.6	135^th of 301 public elementary schools	55.1%		53.7	114^th of 252 public elementary schools	54.8%	21	48.2	51.0	35.9	54.2	47.4	37.7	54.5	60.8	52.8	59.3	56.8	$8,939	$664	$8,274
River Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 East River Valley Street	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 884-1741	475	27	17.5	44.8%	305 (64.2%)	4 (0.8%)	116 (24.4%)	14 (2.9%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.1%)	28 (5.9%)	52.2	140^th of 301 public elementary schools	53.5%		65.9	79^th of 252 public elementary schools	68.7%	61	51.4	51.7	48.9		50.6	40.7	52.1	48.3	55.4		51.9	$6,929	$609	$6,320
Morley Nelson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7701 West Northview Street	Boise	83704	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 854-4610	429	24	17.6	99.1%	209 (48.7%)	63 (14.7%)	123 (28.7%)	12 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	18 (4.2%)	13.6	261^st of 301 public elementary schools	13.3%		10.7	232^nd of 252 public elementary schools	7.9%	29	28.0	25.0	13.6	31.4	24.7	23.3			28.8	49.3	34.3	$10,218	$1,645	$8,573

Frequently Asked Questions about McMillan Elementary

How many students attend McMillan Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 242 students attended McMillan Elementary.

What schools do graduates of McMillan Elementary attend?

Students who attend McMillan Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lowell Scott Middle School
High : Centennial High School

What is the racial makeup of McMillan Elementary?

Students at McMillan Elementary are 71% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% African American, 2% American Indian.

Is McMillan Elementary a good school?

McMillan Elementary ranks 44^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is McMillan Elementary in?

Joint School District No. 2

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