Serving 202 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori's student population of 202 students has grown by 106% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 120% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#477 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
80%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
33%
25%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori's ranking?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori is ranked #477 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori?
202 students attend Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori offer ?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori part of?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori is part of Idaho Virtual High School Inc. School District.
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