Very Good
#168 of 719 schools in ID
Top 23% in state
Les Bois Junior High School
Middle School · Boise Independent District · Boise, ID
A Boise Independent District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4150 EAST GRAND FOREST DRIVE, Boise, ID 83716
- Math 51% proficient (2022)
- Reading 66% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Les Bois Junior High School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 59% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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
16%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Les Bois Junior High 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 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boise), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,827
Median home value
$573,300
Median rent
$1,949/mo
College educated
58.4%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83716; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverstone International SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| East Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 7–9 | 1.6 mi | 594 | Compare → |
| Sage International School of BoiseCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 1,022 | Compare → |
| Hillside Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 7–9 | Not available | 595 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Boise Independent District
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #17 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
Les Bois Junior High School is listed in BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Les Bois Junior High School
Les Bois Junior High School is a public middle school in Boise, ID, part of Boise Independent District, serving approximately 668 students in grades 6th-9th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #168 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Les Bois Junior High School
What grades does Les Bois Junior High School serve?
Les Bois Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 9th.
How many students attend Les Bois Junior High School?
Les Bois Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 668 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Les Bois Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Les Bois Junior High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Les Bois Junior High School rank in ID?
Les Bois Junior High School ranks #168 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Les Bois Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Les Bois Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Les Bois Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Les Bois Junior High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Les Bois Junior High School a charter school?
No, Les Bois Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Les Bois Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Les Bois Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Les Bois Junior High School?
16.0% of students at Les Bois Junior High 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
- 6th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 668
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (208) 854-5340
- Area population (ZIP 83716)
- 21,091
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 83716; 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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