Very Good
#220 of 719 schools in ID
Top 31% in state
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori
Elementary School · IDAHO VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL INC.
1305 EAST 8TH NORTH, Mountain Home, ID 83647
Enrollment
211
Student-Teacher
17.6:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
211
Student-Teacher
17.6:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Idaho schools
#220 of 719
In Mountain Home
#2 of 11
public schools
In district
#2 of 4
IDAHO VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL INC.
Academic growth
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori
Elementary School in Mountain Home · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori is a public elementary school in Mountain Home, ID, part of IDAHO VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL INC. Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori serves approximately 211 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #220 of 719 schools in ID.
Structured state assessment records for Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- ID avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori — Students at Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
Test Scores ID EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 10 test records from ID state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 10.0/10.
How Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori Compares
See how Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1305 EAST 8TH NORTH, Mountain Home, ID 83647
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GRAND VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 23.1 miles away, in nearby Grand View), with a very similar rating. Another option is BRUNEAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 18.6 miles away, in nearby Bruneau), with a very similar rating. Additionally, GLENNS FERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10, 22.6 miles away, in nearby Glenns Ferry), a more accessible option. For more schools in Mountain Home, see our Mountain Home schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 23.1 miNeighborhood 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori
What grades does Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori serve?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori rank in ID?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori ranks #220 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori 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 Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori a charter school?
Yes, Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori a Title I school?
No, Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 211
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Elmore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (208) 250-2347
Resources & Links
District
IDAHO VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL INC.- District Enrollment
- 545
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $7,948
- District Rank
- #2 of 4
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