Serving 164 students in grades Kindergarten-6, 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). 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 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (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
School Overview
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori's student population of 164 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
164 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#410 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Hispanic
19%
21%
White
77%
72%
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 #410 out of 704 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
164 students attend Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori?
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Montessori has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower 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-6 (No virtual instruction).
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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