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#436 of 719 schools in ID
South Junior High School
Middle School · Boise Independent District · Boise, ID
A Boise Independent District middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3101 CASSIA STREET, Boise, ID 83705
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at South Junior High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 83Very 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
$62,605
Median home value
$378,800
Median rent
$1,166/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
54.8%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83705; 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 | 1.9 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Tiger Learn ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–8 | 1.9 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Sage International School of BoiseCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,022 | Compare → |
| North Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 7–9 | 2.2 mi | 924 | 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
- #36 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
South Junior High School is listed in BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Junior High School
South Junior High School is a public middle school in Boise, ID, part of Boise Independent District, serving approximately 560 students in grades 7th-9th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #436 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Junior High School
What grades does South Junior High School serve?
South Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend South Junior High School?
South Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 560 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Junior High School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Junior High School rank in ID?
South Junior High School ranks #436 of 719 schools in ID.
What is South Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 South Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Junior High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Junior High School a charter school?
No, South Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Junior High School a Title I school?
No, South Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Junior High School?
50.0% of students at South 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
- 560
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (208) 854-6110
- Area population (ZIP 83705)
- 27,542
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 83705; 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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