Syringa Mountain School Inc.

Syringa Mountain School Inc. is a small Idaho public charter district in Hailey, ID, that contains exactly one school: Syringa Mountain Charter School, serving grades K-8 with 128 students. Because the district and school are identical in scope, district-level metrics equal school-level metrics, so this summary focuses on this single charter school. The school is classified as an elementary school but includes middle-school grades, and it stands out in Idaho: the district ranks 10th out of 101 districts (90th percentile, 5-star rating), while the school ranks 82nd out of 346 schools (76th percentile, 4-star rating).

Academically, Syringa Mountain Charter School far exceeds state averages. In math, 74.6% of students are proficient versus 43.1% statewide (+31.5 points), and in English Language Arts, 79.7% are proficient versus 54.0% statewide (+25.7 points). Grade-level results are also strong, with 3rd-grade math at 58.3%, 5th-grade math at 54.5%, and both 3rd- and 4th-grade ELA at 61.5%. Chronic absenteeism is just 9.1%, well below the state's 13.8%. A 14.2-to-1 student-teacher ratio suggests a supportive, small-learning environment that likely promotes strong attendance and engagement.

Despite the strong numbers, both subjects saw year-over-year declines. Math proficiency fell from 81.0% to 74.6%, and ELA fell from 91.1% to 79.7%. The 11.4-point drop in ELA is worth monitoring, though the school's small enrollment means a shift of just a few students can move rates several points. No free/reduced lunch data was reported, which limits context around socioeconomic status. Overall, Syringa Mountain Charter School is a high-performing standout in Idaho, but longer-term trends and additional demographic data would provide a fuller picture.