Serving 561 students in grades 7-8, Mountain Home Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Home Junior High School's student population of 561 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Home Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Home Junior High School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#498 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
26%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
66%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Home Junior High School's ranking?
Mountain Home Junior High School is ranked #498 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Mountain Home Junior High School?
561 students attend Mountain Home Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mountain Home Junior High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Home Junior High School?
Mountain Home Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain Home Junior High School offer ?
Mountain Home Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mountain Home Junior High School part of?
Mountain Home Junior High School is part of Mountain Home School District.
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