Excellent
#59 of 719 schools in ID
Top 8% in state
Summerwind Stem Academy
Elementary School · Joint School District No. 2 · Boise, ID
A Joint School District No. 2 elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3675 NORTH JULLION WAY, Boise, ID 83704
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Summerwind Stem Academy score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
40.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Summerwind Stem Academy 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$70,806
Median home value
$354,400
Median rent
$1,363/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83704; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloverdale MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Mcmillan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Petra Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 1–10 | 0.8 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Frontier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 271 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Joint School District No. 2
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #14 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
Summerwind Stem Academy is listed in JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summerwind Stem Academy
Summerwind Stem Academy is a public elementary school in Boise, ID, part of Joint School District No. 2, serving approximately 357 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summerwind Stem Academy
What grades does Summerwind Stem Academy serve?
Summerwind Stem Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Summerwind Stem Academy?
Summerwind Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summerwind Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Summerwind Stem Academy is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summerwind Stem Academy rank in ID?
Summerwind Stem Academy ranks #59 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Summerwind Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Summerwind Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Summerwind Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summerwind Stem Academy has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Summerwind Stem Academy a charter school?
No, Summerwind Stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Summerwind Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Summerwind Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Summerwind Stem Academy?
40.6% of students at Summerwind Stem Academy 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
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (208) 375-0210
- Area population (ZIP 83704)
- 41,406
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 83704; 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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