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2 schools in MELBA JOINT DISTRICT

Idaho · 824 students · 2 cities

MELBA JOINT DISTRICT in Idaho runs 2 public K-12 schools today, teaching roughly 824 students (an average of 412 per school).

4-year change in MELBA JOINT DISTRICT

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
824
-48 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How MELBA JOINT DISTRICT ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IdahoIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
824#56 of 67#7,645 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#65 of 67N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
17.5:1#34 of 67#7,431 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
37.7%#49 of 66#5,796 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside MELBA JOINT DISTRICT

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 840 to 824 students (down 2%) and from 46 to 47 full-time teachers (up 2%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
MELBA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMelba 2cElementaryPK-06430
MELBA HIGH SCHOOLMelbaHigh07-12394

About MELBA JOINT DISTRICT

MELBA JOINT DISTRICT administers 2 public schools across Idaho, collectively teacheing roughly 824 students.

On the school-mix side, MELBA JOINT DISTRICT spans 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in MELBA JOINT DISTRICT has declined 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 872 students to 824.

In the discussion threads here, the community for MELBA JOINT DISTRICT discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does MELBA JOINT DISTRICT run?
MELBA JOINT DISTRICT has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 824 students in Idaho.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in MELBA JOINT DISTRICT?
MELBA JOINT DISTRICT includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in MELBA JOINT DISTRICT?
MELBA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the largest public school in MELBA JOINT DISTRICT by enrollment, with approximately 430 students.
What grade levels does MELBA JOINT DISTRICT serve?
MELBA JOINT DISTRICT serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.
What cities does MELBA JOINT DISTRICT serve?
MELBA JOINT DISTRICT operates schools in Melba 2c, Melba across Idaho.