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#223 of 719 schools in ID

Top 31% in state

Mount Hall Elementary School

Elementary School · Boundary County District · Bonners Ferry, ID

A Boundary County District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1275 HIGHWAY 1, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$12,419
Chronic Absenteeism29.8%

Students at Mount Hall Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 57% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mount Hall Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,162/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bonners Ferry), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,281

Median home value

$345,200

Median rent

$872/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

79.5%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83805; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Naples Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8K–5Not available88Compare →
Valley View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–5Not available406Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Boundary County District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$12,419NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mount Hall Elementary School is listed in BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mount Hall Elementary School

Mount Hall Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bonners Ferry, ID, part of Boundary County District, serving approximately 114 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #223 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mount Hall Elementary School

What grades does Mount Hall Elementary School serve?

Mount Hall Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Mount Hall Elementary School?

Mount Hall Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Hall Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mount Hall Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mount Hall Elementary School rank in ID?

Mount Hall Elementary School ranks #223 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Mount Hall Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mount Hall Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mount Hall Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Hall Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mount Hall Elementary School a charter school?

No, Mount Hall Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mount Hall Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Mount Hall Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Hall Elementary School?

50.0% of students at Mount Hall Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
114
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Boundary County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.8%
Area population (ZIP 83805)
8,909
Area average commute
20 min
Area median age
40.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83805; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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