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Mountain Home Junior High School

Middle School · MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT

1600 EAST 6TH SOUTH STREET, Mountain Home, ID 83647

Enrollment

514

Student-Teacher

17.7:1

Score

5.3

Grades

7th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Idaho schools

#498 of 719

In Mountain Home

#4 of 11

public schools

In district

#3 of 8

MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT

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Mountain Home Junior High School

5.3/10

Middle School in Mountain Home · grades 7th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Mountain Home Junior High School

Mountain Home Junior High School is a public middle school in Mountain Home, ID, part of MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT. Mountain Home Junior High School serves approximately 514 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Mountain Home Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #498 of 719 schools in ID.

Structured state assessment records for Mountain Home Junior High School show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.6 pts above district
  • This school 5.3 · Average
  • District avg 4.7
  • ID avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

32% of students at Mountain Home Junior High School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average40%
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
Academics4.5Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$9,390
Chronic Absenteeism32.3%

Mountain Home Junior High School — Students at Mountain Home Junior High School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

49%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores ID EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 46.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 58.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
69%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
44%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.3/10.

How Mountain Home Junior High School Compares

See how Mountain Home Junior High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.3/10
31th percentile in ID
Academic
4.5/10
Below Average
Growth
6.3/10
Average
Environment
4.7/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
49%
Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
29 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
32.3%

Location

1600 EAST 6TH SOUTH STREET, Mountain Home, ID 83647

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mountain Home Junior High School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. GLENNS FERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 5.3/10, 22.1 miles away, in nearby Glenns Ferry), with a very similar rating. Additionally, HACKER MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 4.0/10, 0.6 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Mountain Home, see our Mountain Home schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 23.0 mi
School Distance Rating
MOUNTAIN HOME SR HIGH SCHOOL Mountain Home 0.3 mi 4.1
CHILDREN S HOUSE MONTESSORI Mountain Home 0.5 mi
RICHARD MCKENNA CHARTER SCHOOL - MONTESSORI Mountain Home 0.6 mi 7.3
BENNETT MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL Mountain Home 0.6 mi 6.0
HACKER MIDDLE SCHOOL Mountain Home 0.6 mi 4.0
RICHARD MCKENNA CHARTER SCHOOL - ONLINE ALTERNATIVE Mountain Home 0.7 mi 2.2
EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mountain Home 0.7 mi 5.0
GRACE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Mountain Home 0.7 mi
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mountain Home 0.9 mi 5.0
RICHARD MCKENNA CHARTER SCHOOL - ONLINE Mountain Home 1.1 mi 4.5
RICHARD MCKENNA CHARTER SCHOOL - ONSITE Mountain Home 1.1 mi 7.4
NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mountain Home 1.5 mi 3.2
STEPHENSEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mountain Home Afb 9.9 mi 5.6
BRUNEAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bruneau 18.0 mi 7.5
RIMROCK JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL Bruneau 20.6 mi 7.9
PRAIRIE ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL Prairie 26.5 mi
GLENNS FERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Glenns Ferry 22.1 mi 6.1
GLENNS FERRY HIGH SCHOOL Glenns Ferry 22.1 mi 7.6
GLENNS FERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL Glenns Ferry 22.1 mi 5.3
GRAND VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Grand View 23.0 mi 7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 83647 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$57,769

Median Home Value

$283,600

Median Rent

$1,041/mo

Population

22,580

College Educated

20.6%

Homeownership

70.7%

Avg Commute

24.1 min

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Median Age

34

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SYRINGA MIDDLE SCHOOL Caldwell, ID 5.2
HOMEDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL Homedale, ID 5.4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mountain Home Junior High School

What grades does Mountain Home Junior High School serve?

Mountain Home Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Mountain Home Junior High School?

Mountain Home Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Home Junior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Home Junior High School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mountain Home Junior High School rank in ID?

Mountain Home Junior High School ranks #498 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Mountain Home Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mountain Home Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Mountain Home Junior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Home Junior High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mountain Home Junior High School a charter school?

No, Mountain Home Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mountain Home Junior High School a Title I school?

No, Mountain Home Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain Home Junior High School?

49.0% of students at Mountain Home Junior High 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
29 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
39 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
514
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Free/Reduced Lunch
49.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Elmore County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.3%

District

MOUNTAIN HOME DISTRICT
District Enrollment
3,683
Schools in District
9
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,390
District Rank
#3 of 8

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