PAYETTE LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL
PAYETTE LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in MCCALL, ID with about 270 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, PAYETTE LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
PAYETTE LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL (PLMS), located in McCall, Idaho, serves as the primary middle school for the McCall-Donnelly School District. Situated in the heart of a picturesque mountain community, the school is known for its strong integration with the unique geography of Valley County. The school typically serves students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on a comprehensive academic curriculum while also encouraging students to take advantage of the outdoor-centric lifestyle that McCall offers.
Beyond standard academics, PAYETTE LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL emphasizes a supportive community culture that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school leverages its location to foster a sense of stewardship and community involvement among its students. With a commitment to both educational growth and social-emotional development, PLMS aims to provide a well-rounded experience that reflects the small-town values and spirit of the McCall area.
For more information, contact PAYETTE LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL at (208) 634-5994 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MCCALL, ID 83638
(208) 634-5994
PAYETTE LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MCCALL, ID with about 270 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Idaho
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 270
- Teachers:
- 18.56
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 270 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PAYETTE LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 91.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.