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Mountain Home Junior High School

Summary:

Mountain Home Junior High School is a public middle school in Mountain Home, Idaho, serving 548 students in grades 7-8. The school's student population is predominantly White (63.32%) with a significant Hispanic population (26.28%).

Academically, Mountain Home Junior High School performs below state and district averages in Math, Science, and English Language Arts, with proficiency rates ranging from 32.6% to 46%. However, the school's Hispanic students perform relatively well, ranking 26th out of 56 Idaho middle schools for this subgroup. The school also ranks 1st out of 1 Idaho middle school for its performance with military-connected students, suggesting specialized support for this population. Concerning trends include a rising chronic absenteeism rate, which reached 30.8% in 2022-2023, and an increasing percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, now at 42.15%.

Compared to the nearby Hacker Middle School, also part of the Mountain Home District, Mountain Home Junior High School generally performs slightly better academically, has a slightly lower student-teacher ratio, and serves a slightly less economically disadvantaged student population. However, Hacker Middle School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate, indicating that addressing this issue should be a priority for Mountain Home Junior High School.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1600 East 6th South Street
       Mountain Home, ID  83647-3267

(208) 587-2590

District: Mountain Home District

SchoolDigger Rank:
95th of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,022 Help


Students who attend Mountain Home Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Mountain Home Senior High School

Feeder schools for Mountain Home Junior High School:

Elementary:    East Elementary School
    North Elementary School
    Stephensen Elementary School
    West Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  514

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.6%
Hispanic:
26.5%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mountain Home Junior High School ranks worse than 57.9% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.81. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.6%), Hispanic (26.5%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountain Home Junior High School is 17.2. (See more...)
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Compare Mountain Home Junior High School employs 29.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain Home Junior High School is $8,022.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain Home Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Home Junior High School 95th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Mountain Home Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mountain Home Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Mountain Home Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 42.40 106th 158 32.9%
2009 37.70 111th 160 30.6%
2010 35.41 123rd 166 25.9%
2011 37.65 126th 169 25.4%
2012 47.17 97th 171 43.3%
2013 38.90 116th 173 32.9%
2015 32.89 62nd 100 38.0%
2016 40.85 53rd 98 45.9%
2017 41.24 72nd 131 45.0%
2023 32.43 68th 107 36.4%
2024 36.81 95th 164 42.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountain Home Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.17 18th 27 33.3%
2024 30.64 24th 37 35.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Mountain Home Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.97 46th 51 9.8%
2024 23.78 58th 72 19.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Mountain Home Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.56 1st 1 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Mountain Home Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.78 36th 51 29.4%
2024 25.85 55th 72 23.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mountain Home Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.07 26th 56 53.6%
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Rank History for White students at Mountain Home Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.38 46th 81 43.2%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mountain Home Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 600 600
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 628 628
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 615 615
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 639 639
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 775 775
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 775 775
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 818 818
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 831 831
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 607 607
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 598 598
2001 515 28 20 65 7 n/a n/a 0 635
2002 516 26 21 66 4 n/a n/a 0 633
2003 516 26 21 66 4 n/a n/a 0 633
2004 551 26 10 78 4 n/a n/a 0 669
2005 509 27 19 87 4 n/a n/a 0 646
2006 489 22 18 90 4 n/a n/a 0 623
2007 507 29 22 102 7 n/a n/a 0 667
2008 503 19 24 97 2 n/a n/a 0 645
2009 451 20 24 88 3 n/a n/a 0 586
2010 419 23 25 133 5 n/a n/a 0 605
2011 398 21 16 118 6 9 18 0 586
2012 391 13 9 120 6 5 28 0 572
2013 379 12 12 134 6 5 27 0 575
2014 417 18 10 130 8 3 15 0 601
2015 413 14 7 120 9 7 12 0 582
2016 388 15 10 114 3 9 17 0 556
2017 397 26 9 133 2 2 26 0 595
2018 395 21 14 157 4 1 25 0 617
2019 385 12 10 161 5 5 30 0 608
2020 349 14 4 140 7 5 24 0 543
2021 364 11 11 140 4 1 33 0 564
2022 371 4 3 145 1 4 33 0 561
2023 347 11 11 144 3 4 28 0 548
2024 327 10 10 136 3 2 26 0 514

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mountain Home Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 600 37.0 16.2 20.2
1992 628 35.3 17.7 18.6
1993 615 37.2 16.5 24.9
1994 639 37.8 16.9 23.3
1995 775 43.3 17.9 22.7
1996 775 43.3 17.9 22.7
1997 818 44.7 18.3 22.5
1998 831 46.3 17.9 21.9
1999 607 35.5 17.1 34.3
2000 598 34.9 17.1 29.1
2001 635 36.7 17.3 33.7
2002 633 38.0 16.7 28.9
2003 633 38.0 16.7 28.9
2004 669 36.7 18.2 32.4
2005 646 38.0 17.0 32.8
2006 623 36.4 17.1 36.3
2007 667 34.5 19.3 36.3
2008 645 33.2 19.4 36.9
2009 586 36.0 16.3 39.6
2010 605 29.8 20.2 43.5
2011 586 33.9 17.2 44.9
2012 572 32.9 17.3 47.6
2013 575 30.8 18.6 46.4
2014 601 30.0 20.0 49.9
2015 582 31.0 18.7 45.5
2016 556 31.0 17.9 51.8
2017 595 31.0 19.1 51.3
2018 617 29.5 20.8 50.4
2019 608 29.8 20.4 43.9
2020 543 28.8 18.8 48.4
2021 564 30.7 18.3 27.1
2022 561 30.4 18.4 34.4
2023 548 31.0 17.6 42.2
2024 514 29.7 17.2 49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mountain Home Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 600 37.0 16.2 20.2
1992 628 35.3 17.7 18.6
1993 615 37.2 16.5 24.9
1994 639 37.8 16.9 23.3
1995 775 43.3 17.9 22.7
1996 775 43.3 17.9 22.7
1997 818 44.7 18.3 22.5
1998 831 46.3 17.9 21.9
1999 607 35.5 17.1 34.3
2000 598 34.9 17.1 29.1
2001 635 36.7 17.3 33.7
2002 633 38.0 16.7 28.9
2003 633 38.0 16.7 28.9
2004 669 36.7 18.2 32.4
2005 646 38.0 17.0 32.8
2006 623 36.4 17.1 36.3
2007 667 34.5 19.3 36.3
2008 645 33.2 19.4 36.9
2009 586 36.0 16.3 39.6
2010 605 29.8 20.2 43.5
2011 586 33.9 17.2 44.9
2012 572 32.9 17.3 47.6
2013 575 30.8 18.6 46.4
2014 601 30.0 20.0 49.9
2015 582 31.0 18.7 45.5
2016 556 31.0 17.9 51.8
2017 595 31.0 19.1 51.3
2018 617 29.5 20.8 50.4
2019 608 29.8 20.4 43.9
2020 543 28.8 18.8 48.4
2021 564 30.7 18.3 27.1
2022 561 30.4 18.4 34.4
2023 548 31.0 17.6 42.2
2024 514 29.7 17.2 49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mountain Home Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $916 (11.4%) $7,106 (88.6%) $8,022

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain Home Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Math (Mountain Home Junior High School)40.831
 9.8%
   All Grades Math (Mountain Home District)33.130.8
 2.3%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Mountain Home Junior High School)4338.2
 4.8%
   All Grades Science (Mountain Home District)50.132.5
 17.6%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mountain Home Junior High School)50.544.9
 5.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Mountain Home District)4340.9
 2.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students608548
 9.9%
African American1211
 8.3%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian1011
 10%
Hispanic161144
 10.6%
Pacific Islander54
 20%
White385347
 9.9%
Two or More Races3028
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.9%42.2%
 1.8%

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Mountain Home Junior High School ranks 95th of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Mountain Home Junior High School usually go on to attend Mountain Home Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 514 students attended Mountain Home Junior High School.

Students at Mountain Home Junior High School are 64% White, 26% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.


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