Serving 93 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Syringa Mountain Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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: 93 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Syringa Mountain Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Syringa Mountain Charter School's student population of 93 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Syringa Mountain Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Syringa Mountain Charter School is 0.33, 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
#133 out of 709 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
81%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Syringa Mountain Charter School's ranking?
Syringa Mountain Charter School is ranked #133 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Syringa Mountain Charter School?
93 students attend Syringa Mountain Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Syringa Mountain Charter School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Syringa Mountain Charter School?
Syringa Mountain Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Syringa Mountain Charter School offer ?
Syringa Mountain Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Syringa Mountain Charter School part of?
Syringa Mountain Charter School is part of Syringa Mountain School Inc. School District.
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