Excellent
#28 of 719 schools in ID
Top 4% in state
Sweet Montour Elementary School
Elementary School · Emmett Independent District · Sweet, ID
An Emmett Independent District elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
HC 78 BOX 2654, Sweet, ID 83670
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sweet Montour Elementary School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sweet Montour 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,667
Median home value
$309,700
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
94.6%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83670; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Emmett Independent District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $9,086NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sweet Montour Elementary School is listed in EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sweet Montour Elementary School
Sweet Montour Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sweet, ID, part of Emmett Independent District, serving approximately 44 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sweet Montour Elementary School
What grades does Sweet Montour Elementary School serve?
Sweet Montour Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sweet Montour Elementary School?
Sweet Montour Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sweet Montour Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sweet Montour Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sweet Montour Elementary School rank in ID?
Sweet Montour Elementary School ranks #28 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Sweet Montour Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sweet Montour Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Sweet Montour Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sweet Montour Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sweet Montour Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sweet Montour Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sweet Montour Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sweet Montour Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sweet Montour Elementary School?
43.2% of students at Sweet Montour 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
- 44
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Gem County
- Phone
- (208) 584-3378
- Area population (ZIP 83670)
- 848
- Area median age
- 55.4
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 83670; 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
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