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Edgemont Gardens Elementary School vs. Monticello Montessori Charter School

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School Overview

School
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School
1240 Azalea Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Monticello Montessori Charter School
4707 South Sweetwater Way
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Edgemont Gardens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Edgemont Gardens Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Monticello Montessori Charter 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-8
Total Students
557 students
160 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Monticello Montessori Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Monticello Montessori Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
9 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Monticello Montessori Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Idaho Falls School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Monticello Montessori Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Monticello Montessori Charter School Inc. School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#315 out of 709 schools in ID
(Top 50%)
#533 out of 709 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Edgemont Gardens Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Monticello Montessori Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in ID)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Idaho Falls School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monticello Montessori Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Monticello Montessori Charter School Inc. School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Idaho Falls School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Monticello Montessori Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Monticello Montessori Charter School Inc. School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in ID)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Edgemont Gardens Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Monticello Montessori Charter School by grade.
Pre-K Students
1
-
Kindergarten Students
74
29
Grade 1 Students
67
16
Grade 2 Students
75
23
Grade 3 Students
89
20
Grade 4 Students
93
20
Grade 5 Students
73
16
Grade 6 Students
85
13
Grade 7 Students
-
10
Grade 8 Students
-
13

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Idaho Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
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% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Idaho Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Monticello Montessori Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Monticello Montessori Charter School Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Idaho Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Monticello Montessori Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Monticello Montessori Charter School Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Idaho Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Monticello Montessori Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Monticello Montessori Charter School Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
78%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Idaho Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Monticello Montessori Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Monticello Montessori Charter School Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Idaho Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
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% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Idaho Falls School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Monticello Montessori Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Monticello Montessori Charter School Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.37
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Edgemont Gardens Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Idaho Falls School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Monticello Montessori Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Monticello Montessori Charter School Inc. School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Idaho Falls School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Monticello Montessori Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Monticello Montessori Charter School Inc. School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
12%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Edgemont Gardens Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Idaho Falls School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Monticello Montessori Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Monticello Montessori Charter School Inc. School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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