Very Good
#222 of 719 schools in ID
Top 31% in state
Hidden Springs Elementary School
Elementary School · Boise Independent District · Hidden Springs, ID
A Boise Independent District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5480 WEST HIDDEN SPRINGS, Hidden Springs, ID 83714
- Math 60% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hidden Springs Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hidden Springs Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low149/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,114
Median home value
$468,100
Median rent
$1,384/mo
College educated
44.5%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83714; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–6 | 3.4 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Treasure Valley Math/scienceEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 3.4 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Seven Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Rolling Hills Public CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | 3.7 mi | 231 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Boise Independent District
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #21 of 48
- District spending per student
- $12,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hidden Springs Elementary School is listed in BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hidden Springs Elementary School
Hidden Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hidden Springs, ID, part of Boise Independent District, serving approximately 260 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #222 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hidden Springs Elementary School
What grades does Hidden Springs Elementary School serve?
Hidden Springs Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Hidden Springs Elementary School?
Hidden Springs Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidden Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidden Springs Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hidden Springs Elementary School rank in ID?
Hidden Springs Elementary School ranks #222 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Hidden Springs Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hidden Springs Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hidden Springs Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hidden Springs Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hidden Springs Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hidden Springs Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hidden Springs Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hidden Springs Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hidden Springs Elementary School?
6.2% of students at Hidden Springs Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ada County
- Phone
- (208) 854-4920
- Area population (ZIP 83714)
- 26,989
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83714; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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