Summary:
The Mountain Home District in Idaho is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The data reveals stark differences in performance and demographics across these schools, with Stephensen Elementary School standing out as the highest-performing and most diverse, while North Elementary School struggles with the lowest academic proficiency and highest chronic absenteeism rates.
Stephensen Elementary has the most diverse student population, with over 13% Asian and 4.6% African American students, as well as the lowest percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at just 15%. In contrast, the other schools range from 48-51% free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating higher levels of economic disadvantage. Historically, Stephensen has also received the highest state rankings among the 4 schools.
Across the district, academic performance lags behind state averages, with North Elementary being the lowest-performing, with only 27.5% of students proficient in Math and 28.7% in English Language Arts. High chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.8% at Stephensen to 33.7% at North, likely contribute to these academic struggles. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and the pervasive influence of socioeconomic factors will be crucial for improving student success in the Mountain Home District.
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