Mountain Home Junior High School vs West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Home Junior High School
Mountain Home · Public middle · Grades 7–8
500 students
West Elementary School
Mountain Home · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
556 students
| Measure | Mountain Home Junior High School Mountain Home, Idaho | West Elementary School Mountain Home, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 106 | #289 of 352 |
| National rank | #8551 of 15,369 | #36084 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 500 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| city | Mountain Home | Mountain Home |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Home Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 33.8).
- •West Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Mountain Home Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Mountain Home Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 63.8%).
- •Mountain Home Junior High School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 20.6).
- •West Elementary School is the larger school with 556 students compared with 500.
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 Mountain Home Junior High School better than West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Home Junior High School ranks higher (45.8 vs 33.8 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 Mountain Home Junior High School and West Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mountain Home and Mountain Home in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Home Junior High School: 500. West Elementary School: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Home Junior High School and West Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Mountain Home Junior High School is 71st of 106 and West Elementary School is 289th of 352 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).