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Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori

Q: Is Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori a good school?

Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori ranks 167 th of 337 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-6

167^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 337 Idaho Elementary Schools

Better than 50% of Idaho elementary schools

Summary

Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori is a public charter elementary school serving 211 students in grades K-8 in Mountain Home, Idaho. As part of the Idaho Virtual High School Inc. district, the school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in both math and English language arts (ELA) proficiency on the ISAT assessments.

In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's overall math proficiency was 45.2%, compared to 28.2% for the district and 43.1% for the state. In ELA, the school's proficiency was 51.6%, compared to 46.5% for the district and 53.9% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd and 4th grade math and ELA, with proficiency rates exceeding 50% in most subjects and grade levels. However, the school has experienced fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.5% to 17.1% over the past few years, which is generally higher than the state average of around 15%.

Compared to the nearby public schools in the Mountain Home District, Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori generally outperforms them in academic proficiency, particularly in math and ELA. The school's Montessori-based approach may be contributing to its success, but the higher chronic absenteeism rates are an area that warrants further investigation and attention.

164

Students ?

16.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,044

Per pupil spending ?

33%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1305 East 8th North
Mountain Home, ID 83647-2337

(208) 250-2347

District: Idaho Virtual High School Inc.

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.8%

Hispanic:

19.5%

Two or more races:

3.7%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Above the Idaho median (50th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school51%

District avg38%

Idaho avg47%

167^th of 337

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Top 50%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

69^th of 96Idaho Virtual High School Inc. among Idaho districts

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

Science70%+27 vs state

English Language Arts52%~ state avg

Math45%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISAT Math (2025)					ISAT Science (2025)		ISAT English Language Arts (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 5th Grade	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori	Public, Charter	K-6	1305 East 8th North	Mountain Home	83647	Elmore County	Idaho Virtual High School Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 250-2347	164	10	16.4		126 (76.8%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (19.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)	49.3	167^th of 337 public elementary schools	50.4%					(n/a)	56.5	39.1	43.5	41.7	45.2	69.6	69.6	47.8	56.5	56.5	45.8	51.6	$7,044	$00	$7,044
East Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	775 North 10th East Street	Mountain Home	83647	Elmore County	Mountain Home District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 587-2575	386	20	19.3	63.7%	253 (65.5%)	5 (1.3%)	107 (27.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.7%)	22.1	275^th of 337 public elementary schools	18.4%					(n/a)	34.7	38.5			36.7			38.9	44.2			41.6	$7,474	$1,094	$6,380
West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	415 West 2nd North	Mountain Home	83647	Elmore County	Mountain Home District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 587-2595	556	27	20.5	63.8%	330 (59.4%)	9 (1.6%)	183 (32.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.4%)	31.7	236^th of 337 public elementary schools	30.0%		42.7	169^th of 301 public elementary schools	43.9%	67	44.9	43.2			44.0			33.7	52.6			43.5	$7,484	$1,269	$6,215
North Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	290 E 12th North Street	Mountain Home	83647	Elmore County	Mountain Home District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 587-2585	357	18	19.8	58.8%	223 (62.5%)	7 (2.0%)	102 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.4%)	19 (5.3%)	7.6	327^th of 337 public elementary schools	3.0%		9.2	281^st of 301 public elementary schools	6.6%	46	27.5	17.5			22.1			32.4	32.5			32.4	$7,789	$881	$6,908
Stephensen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	200 Gunfighter Avenue	Mountain Home Afb	83648	Elmore County	Mountain Home District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 832-4651	312	16	19.5	23.1%	147 (47.1%)	14 (4.5%)	49 (15.7%)	48 (15.4%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.6%)	44 (14.1%)	87	38^th of 337 public elementary schools	88.7%					(n/a)	73.1	62.8			68.4			78.8	67.4			73.7	$5,738	$731	$5,007
Bruneau Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	28541 Benham Street	Bruneau	83604	Owyhee County	Bruneau-Grand View Joint School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 845-2492	31	3	10.6	58.1%	22 (71.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (22.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)								(n/a)					68.8							68.8	$23,653	$4,254	$19,399

Frequently Asked Questions about Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori

What is the racial makeup of Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori?

Students at Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori are 77% White, 20% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori in?

Idaho Virtual High School Inc.

Is Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori a good school?

Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori ranks 167^th of 337 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori?

In the 2024-25 school year, 164 students attended Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori.

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