Boise Independent District School District
School District · Boise, Idaho
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
50
33 elem, 8 mid, 7 high
Enrollment
22,425
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
50
33 elem, 8 mid, 7 high
Enrollment
22,425
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating Boise Independent District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Boise Independent District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Collister Elementary School
Boise · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Highlands Elementary School
Boise · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Boise · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#30 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,892
+$1,833 vs Idaho median
District size
22,425 students
Much larger than Idaho median
The short answer
Boise Independent District ranks #30 of 98 Idaho districts by overall school rating. Boise Independent District's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 46 schools. Its top-rated schools are Collister Elementary School (9.3/10), Highlands Elementary School (9.1/10), and Roosevelt Elementary School (8.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.6/10 despite 99% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Boise Independent District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Boise Independent District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (46 of 50). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collister Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Highlands Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Roosevelt Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Washington Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Longfellow Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Lowell Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Adams Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Riverside Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Liberty Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Boise Senior High School | 8.4 / 10 |
See all 50 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $12,892 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Boise Independent District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Collister Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Boise Independent District students show an average math proficiency of 56.1% and ELA proficiency of 65.5%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools33
Middle Schools8
High Schools7
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Boise
- Total Enrollment
- 22,425
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,417
- District spending per student
- $12,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Boise Independent District?
Boise Independent District's district-level spending was $12,892 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Collister Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Boise Independent District with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Boise Independent District?
Across schools in Boise Independent District with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.5%. 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 6.8/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.5%
How we rate schools
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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)
- Lewiston Independent District (13)
- Vallivue School 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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