Excellent
#99 of 719 schools in ID
Top 14% in state
North Junior High School
Middle School · Boise Independent District · Boise, ID
A Boise Independent District middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1105 NORTH 13TH STREET, Boise, ID 83702
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at North Junior High School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (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
15.4%
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 North 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 87Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$82,586
Median home value
$708,000
Median rent
$1,175/mo
College educated
60.9%
Homeownership
51.4%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83702; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minidoka Junior High AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 7–8 | 0.6 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Tiger Learn ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–8 | 0.6 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| South Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–9 | 2.2 mi | 560 | Compare → |
| Hillside Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 7–9 | 2.5 mi | 595 | 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.
Boise Independent District
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #11 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
North Junior High School is listed in BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Junior High School
North Junior High School is a public middle school in Boise, ID, part of Boise Independent District, serving approximately 924 students in grades 7th-9th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Junior High School
What grades does North Junior High School serve?
North Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend North Junior High School?
North Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 924 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Junior High School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Junior High School rank in ID?
North Junior High School ranks #99 of 719 schools in ID.
What is North Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 North Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Junior High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Junior High School a charter school?
No, North Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Junior High School a Title I school?
No, North Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Junior High School?
15.4% of students at North 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
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 924
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (208) 854-5740
- Area population (ZIP 83702)
- 23,981
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 83702; 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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