Boise Independent District School District
School District · Boise, Idaho
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
50
33 elem, 8 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,892
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
50
33 elem, 8 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,892
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#29 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,892
+$1,833 vs Idaho median
District size
22,425 students
Much larger than Idaho median
About Boise Independent District
Boise Independent District is a Boise, Idaho school district serving 50 schools. The district educates 22,425 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $12,892 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Boise Independent District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Washington Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Boise Independent District students show an average math proficiency of 44.5% and ELA proficiency of 55.0%.
The district includes 33 elementary schools , 8 middle schools , and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Boise Independent District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Boise Independent District with test data.
Schools in Boise Independent District
50 schools Elementary Schools 33
Middle Schools 8
High Schools 7
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Boise
- Total Enrollment
- 22,425
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,417
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Boise Independent District?
Boise Independent District has 50 schools in total — 33 elementary, 8 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Boise Independent District?
The average composite rating for Boise Independent District is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Boise Independent District?
Boise Independent District spends $12,892 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Boise Independent District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Boise Independent District is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Boise Independent District?
Washington Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Boise Independent District with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Boise Independent District?
Across schools in Boise Independent District with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Boise Independent District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Boise Independent District has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 50 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Idaho by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in ID
Compare Boise Independent District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Joint School District No. 2 (61)
- Bonneville Joint District (26)
- Nampa School District (26)
- Pocatello District (24)
- Idaho Falls District (22)
- Coeur D'alene District (20)
- Twin Falls District (18)
- Cassia County Joint District (17)
- Lake Pend Oreille School District (13)
- Vallivue School District (13)
- Lewiston Independent District (13)
- Blackfoot District (12)
- Jefferson County Joint District (12)
- Lakeland District (12)
- Madison District (12)
- Post Falls District (12)
- Caldwell District (11)
- Kuna Joint District (11)
- Minidoka County Joint District (11)
- Emmett Independent District (9)
- Mountain Home District (9)
- Snake River District (9)
- Blaine County District (8)
- Fremont County Joint District (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Idaho Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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