Summary:
The 83647 zip code area in Idaho is home to 12 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 5 high schools, all part of the Mountain Home District. While the district is ranked 63 out of 96 in the state and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, a few schools stand out in the area.
The Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori, a public charter elementary/middle school, has the highest statewide ranking among the schools, at 167 out of 337 Idaho elementary schools. It also boasts the highest test scores, with 45.2% of students proficient or better in math and 51.6% proficient or better in English Language Arts. The Richard McKenna Charter School - Online, a public charter high school, also performs well, with an 82.3% four-year graduation rate on par with the other high schools in the area.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in performance across the schools. While the charter schools and a few elementary schools (such as East Elementary and West Elementary) are excelling, other traditional public schools, like North Elementary and Bennett Mountain High School, struggle with only 22.1% and 16.7% of students proficient or better in math and English Language Arts, respectively. Additionally, the chronic absenteeism rate of 15.0% across all schools is a concerning statistic that warrants further investigation and intervention.
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