Mountain Home District School District
School District · Mountain Home, Idaho
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,390
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,390
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#79 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,390
$1,669 vs Idaho median
District size
3,683 students
Much larger than Idaho median
About Mountain Home District
Mountain Home District is a Mountain Home, Idaho school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 3,683 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.7:1. The district invests $9,390 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Mountain Home District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Stephensen Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Mountain Home District students show an average math proficiency of 30.2% and ELA proficiency of 43.4%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Mountain Home District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mountain Home District with test data.
Schools in Mountain Home District
9 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Mountain Home
- Total Enrollment
- 3,683
- Teachers (FTE)
- 197
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mountain Home District?
Mountain Home District has 9 schools in total — 4 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mountain Home District?
The average composite rating for Mountain Home District is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Mountain Home District?
Mountain Home District spends $9,390 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mountain Home District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mountain Home District is 18.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mountain Home District?
Stephensen Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Mountain Home District with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Mountain Home District?
Across schools in Mountain Home District with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mountain Home District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Mountain Home District has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Idaho by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in ID
Compare Mountain Home District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Joint School District No. 2 (61)
- Boise Independent District (52)
- Bonneville Joint District (26)
- Nampa School District (26)
- Pocatello District (24)
- Idaho Falls District (22)
- Coeur D'alene District (20)
- Twin Falls District (18)
- Cassia County Joint District (17)
- Lake Pend Oreille School District (13)
- Vallivue School District (13)
- Lewiston Independent District (13)
- Blackfoot District (12)
- Jefferson County Joint District (12)
- Lakeland District (12)
- Madison District (12)
- Post Falls District (12)
- Caldwell District (11)
- Kuna Joint District (11)
- Minidoka County Joint District (11)
- Emmett Independent District (9)
- Snake River District (9)
- Blaine County District (8)
- Fremont County Joint District (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Idaho Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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