PAYETTE LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL

MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT
111 SAMSON TRAIL
MCCALL, ID 83638
331 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
331
Total Students
22.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    278 (84.0%)
  • Hispanic
    39 (11.8%)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.0%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (208)634-5994
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 68
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 113
Grade 7 107
Grade 8 111
Gender Ratio