Summary:
Zip code 83641 is served by a single elementary school: Melba Elementary School, part of the Melba Joint District. This PK–6 school enrolls 430 students and currently holds a 3-star rating, ranking 169th out of 346 Idaho elementary schools in the 51st percentile for 2025–2026.
Mathematics is clearly the school's strongest subject, with 54.4% of students proficient compared to the state average of 43.1%, and Melba Elementary outperforms the state at every grade level in math. Sixth grade is particularly exceptional, with 60.9% proficiency versus 42.5% statewide. English language arts results are more uneven: 4th grade shines at 66.1% proficiency versus 50.2% statewide, but 3rd grade lags at 38.3% compared to 48.5% statewide. Science is a notable weakness, with only 30.3% of 5th graders proficient versus 44.0% statewide.
The school reports strong attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 7.7%, well below the state's 13.8%. Approximately 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, yet academic results remain respectable. The student-teacher ratio of 19.5 suggests relatively large class sizes, which may impact individualized instruction. Ranking trends show the school has stayed near the middle of Idaho schools, dipping to the 48th percentile in 2024–2025 before recovering slightly to the 51st percentile this year. Overall, Melba Elementary offers solid math instruction and positive attendance patterns, while early literacy and science represent the clearest opportunities for growth.
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