Hacker Middle School vs West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 871 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hacker Middle School
Mountain Home · Public middle · Grades 5–6
530 students
West Elementary School
Mountain Home · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
556 students
| Measure | Hacker Middle School Mountain Home, Idaho | West Elementary School Mountain Home, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 106 | #289 of 352 |
| National rank | #11804 of 15,369 | #36084 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 530 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 42% |
| city | Mountain Home | Mountain Home |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 30.6).
- •West Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Hacker Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Hacker Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.2% vs 63.8%).
- •Hacker Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.6).
- •West Elementary School is the larger school with 556 students compared with 530.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hacker Middle School better than West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Elementary School ranks higher (33.8 vs 30.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hacker Middle School and West Elementary School?
About 871 m in a straight line, between Mountain Home and Mountain Home in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hacker Middle School: 530. West Elementary School: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hacker Middle School and West Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Hacker Middle School is 96th of 106 and West Elementary School is 289th of 352 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).