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MCCAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

400 NORTH IOWA AVENUE, PAYETTE, ID 83661PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
301
Students
Total enrolled
$11,443
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 20% vs nat'l
16.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 8% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 301 students in grades 06–08 in PAYETTE, Idaho.
20% below average funding
District spends $11,443 per pupil, 20% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MCCAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a mid-sized middle in PAYETTE, Idaho, serving grades 06–08 with 301 students. The district invests $11,443 per student — 20% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at MCCAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

301
Total Students
16.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
68%
Free Lunch
18
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution146 male · 155 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility68%
National avg 52% · 204 students
Student Composition
59%
37%
White59%
Hispanic / Latino37%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 160258000455

Academic Outcomes at MCCAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 35th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 83661

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,443Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,443
State avg
$12,804
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,035
Student Support$2,174
Administration$1,373
Operations$1,716
Other$1,144
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,443 spent per student, an estimated $5,069 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
State government
60.1%
Local (property tax)
9.5%
Federal programs
30.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,443/student, 20% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PAYETTE PRIMARY SCHOOLWESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
↓
High School
PAYETTE HIGH SCHOOLPRESIDIO HIGH SCHOOLTREASURE VALLEY TECH (TVT) - IDAHO
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyPayette County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT →
Phone: (208)642-4122
NCES ID: 160258000455
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PAYETTE seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT
Elem
PAYETTE PRIMARY SCHOOL
458 students · PK–03
● 41 opp78% FRL
High
PAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL
394 students · 09–12
● 41 opp62% FRL
Elem
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
202 students · 04–05
● 41 opp79% FRL
High
PRESIDIO HIGH SCHOOL
16 students · 07–12
● 41 opp25% FRL
High
TREASURE VALLEY TECH (TVT) - IDAHO
0 students · 09–12
● 41 opp
District School Rankings
Location
400 NORTH IOWA AVENUE, PAYETTE, ID 83661
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.