Mountain Valley Elementary School

Summary:

Mountain Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ammon, Idaho, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of around 430 and is part of the Bonneville Joint School District.

While Mountain Valley has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to nearby schools like Bridgewater Elementary and Tiebreaker Elementary, the school faces challenges in areas like chronic absenteeism, which is higher than the state and district averages, as well as test scores that are generally below the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. Mountain Valley's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from a high of 35 out of 240 Idaho elementary schools in 2015-2016 to a current ranking of 198 out of 301 in 2023-2024, placing it in the bottom third of Idaho elementary schools.

While Mountain Valley's student-teacher ratio and per-student spending are generally in line with the surrounding schools and the Bonneville Joint School District average, the school's performance across different student subgroups suggests the need for targeted interventions to support the academic growth of all students. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's female students ranked 47 out of 69 Idaho elementary schools, while the male students ranked 55 out of 69, and the school's white students ranked 85 out of 135 Idaho elementary schools.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-6

 2601 Princess Drive
       Ammon, ID  83406-4758


(208) 552-0866

District: Bonneville Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
198th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,645 Help


Students who attend Mountain Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sandcreek Middle School
High:    Bonneville Online School
    Hillcrest High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  430

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.6%
Hispanic:
15.3%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mountain Valley Elementary School ranks worse than 65.8% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 10th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Bonneville Joint District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.78. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Mountain Valley Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Bonneville Joint District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain Valley Elementary School is $6,645. 7 elementary schools in the Bonneville Joint District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Valley Elementary School 198th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Mountain Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Female students:
Male students:
White students:


Bonneville Joint District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bonneville Joint District 40th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountain Valley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mountain Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 69.71 87th 357 75.6%
2015 75.89 51st 226 77.4%
2016 83.66 35th 240 85.4%
2017 65.75 94th 292 67.8%
2018 65.99 80th 254 68.5%
2019 42.82 100th 171 41.5%
2021 37.53 104th 166 37.3%
2022 35.54 126th 188 33.0%
2023 32.52 172nd 252 31.7%
2024 34.78 198th 301 34.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountain Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.27 7th 44 84.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Mountain Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.53 62nd 121 48.8%
2019 40.10 17th 23 26.1%
2024 38.95 47th 69 31.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Mountain Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.96 40th 121 66.9%
2019 48.73 15th 23 34.8%
2024 33.28 55th 69 20.3%
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Rank History for White students at Mountain Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.04 85th 135 37.0%
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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.

Mountain Valley Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Monday, February 25, 2019

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Enrollment information for Mountain Valley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 361 1 3 34 5 0 9 0 413
2012 386 2 2 37 2 0 11 0 440
2013 395 1 1 42 1 0 18 0 458
2014 442 0 1 46 0 0 19 0 508
2015 456 1 1 45 3 0 17 0 523
2016 394 1 0 44 4 0 14 0 457
2017 405 0 0 48 2 0 14 0 469
2018 424 0 2 47 4 0 18 0 495
2019 468 0 2 64 5 0 13 0 552
2020 484 2 4 69 5 5 16 0 585
2021 357 2 2 62 2 5 9 0 439
2022 381 2 3 73 2 5 9 0 475
2023 338 3 7 66 1 6 9 0 430

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 Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 413 18.5 22.3 37.5
2012 440 21.5 20.4 45.7
2013 458 20.4 22.3 43.7
2014 508 21.5 23.6 40.7
2015 523 22.0 23.7 45.5
2016 457 22.0 20.7 41.4
2017 469 24.0 19.5 42.6
2018 495 26.0 19.0 39.4
2019 552 27.0 20.4 38.2
2020 585 26.5 22.0 35.7
2021 439 23.0 19.0 27.1
2022 475 22.6 21.0 29.5
2023 430 24.0 17.9 26.7

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 Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 413 18.5 22.3 37.5
2012 440 21.5 20.4 45.7
2013 458 20.4 22.3 43.7
2014 508 21.5 23.6 40.7
2015 523 22.0 23.7 45.5
2016 457 22.0 20.7 41.4
2017 469 24.0 19.5 42.6
2018 495 26.0 19.0 39.4
2019 552 27.0 20.4 38.2
2020 585 26.5 22.0 35.7
2021 439 23.0 19.0 27.1
2022 475 22.6 21.0 29.5
2023 430 24.0 17.9 26.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mountain Valley Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,165 (17.5%) $5,480 (82.5%) $6,645

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain Valley Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 100th of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 172nd of 252 Elementary schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Mountain Valley Elementary School)51.343.3
 8%
   3rd Grade Math (Bonneville Joint District)54.651.7
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho)5351.1
 1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Valley Elementary School)54.836.4
 18.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bonneville Joint District)55.146.8
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)50.545.2
 5.3%
4th Grade Math (Mountain Valley Elementary School)61.740.3
 21.4%
   4th Grade Math (Bonneville Joint District)51.146.6
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho)49.947.2
 2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Valley Elementary School)50.650.8
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bonneville Joint District)52.553.5
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)5248.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Math (Mountain Valley Elementary School)36.827
 9.8%
   5th Grade Math (Bonneville Joint District)44.742.3
 2.4%
   5th Grade Math (Idaho)44.941.5
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Valley Elementary School)54.143.1
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bonneville Joint District)58.254.8
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)56.951.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Mountain Valley Elementary School)48.235.8
 12.4%
   6th Grade Math (Bonneville Joint District)47.247.5
 0.3%
   6th Grade Math (Idaho)4340.7
 2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Valley Elementary School)57.845.6
 12.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bonneville Joint District)57.154.1
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)55.350
 5.3%
All Grades Math (Mountain Valley Elementary School)48.835.7
 13.1%
   All Grades Math (Bonneville Joint District)43.540.4
 3.1%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Mountain Valley Elementary School)74.234.2
 40%
   All Grades Science (Bonneville Joint District)59.737.7
 22%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mountain Valley Elementary School)54.444.5
 9.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Bonneville Joint District)56.451.7
 4.7%
   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 Students552430
 22.1%
African American03
American Indian51
 80%
Asian27
 250%
Hispanic6466
 3.1%
Pacific Islander06
White468338
 27.8%
Two or More Races139
 30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.2%26.7%
 11.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Valley Elementary School

Students who attend Mountain Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sandcreek Middle School
High : Bonneville Online School
High : Hillcrest High School

Mountain Valley Elementary School ranks 198th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Mountain Valley Elementary School are 79% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 430 students attended Mountain Valley Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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