C
Below Average
55/100

Mackay Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 400 EAST SPRUCE STREET, Mackay, ID 83251
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 47% · Math 27% proficient · 30th percentile in Idaho
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Idaho schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
111
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%30/100reading 36th percentile, math 23rd percentile among Idaho middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 28% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Idaho schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −19 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Idaho. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−5 pts vs. state avg 52%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency27% (−11 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Idaho state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%25%reading -14 pts, math -19 pts14th percentile (list)
Low-income30%30%reading -8 pts, math +6 pts51st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 400 EAST SPRUCE STREET
City Mackay
ZIP Code 83251
District 1601900
NCES School ID 160190000331
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 83251

Understanding the community around Mackay Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,553
Per Capita Income $33,920
Poverty Rate 8.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%
High School or Higher 95.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $301,500
Median Rent $979
Owner-Occupied 85.8%
Renter-Occupied 14.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mackay Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.8%
Female 43.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 86.5%
Hispanic/Latino 13.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 111
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mackay Elementary School?
Mackay Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Mackay Elementary School?
Mackay Elementary School has 111 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does Mackay Elementary School serve?
Mackay Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mackay Elementary School receive per student?
Mackay Elementary School receives $12,140 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mackay Elementary School in 83251 ▼
Avg Home Value
$323,252
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,197
1-Year Change
+6.8%
% Renters
14.2%

Other Schools in 83251

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026