Very Good
#137 of 719 schools in ID
Top 19% in state
Pepper Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · Joint School District No. 2 · Boise, ID
A Joint School District No. 2 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2252 SOUTH SUMPTER WAY, Boise, ID 83709
- Math 61% proficient (2022)
- Reading 66% proficient (2022)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pepper Ridge Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pepper Ridge Elementary 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 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 14Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
$88,893
Median home value
$440,700
Median rent
$1,743/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83709; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Hart Spalding Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 649 | Compare → |
| Overland MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Idaho Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,541 | Compare → |
| Village Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 70 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Joint School District No. 2
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #27 of 60
- District spending per student
- $9,276NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pepper Ridge Elementary is listed in JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pepper Ridge Elementary
Pepper Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Boise, ID, part of Joint School District No. 2, serving approximately 506 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pepper Ridge Elementary
What grades does Pepper Ridge Elementary serve?
Pepper Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Pepper Ridge Elementary?
Pepper Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 506 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pepper Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pepper Ridge Elementary is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pepper Ridge Elementary rank in ID?
Pepper Ridge Elementary ranks #137 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Pepper Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pepper Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Pepper Ridge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pepper Ridge Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pepper Ridge Elementary a charter school?
No, Pepper Ridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pepper Ridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pepper Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pepper Ridge Elementary?
27.5% of students at Pepper Ridge Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 506
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (208) 855-4130
- Area population (ZIP 83709)
- 58,631
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 83709; 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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