Average
#311 of 719 schools in ID
Top 43% in state
West Junior High
Middle School · Boise Independent District · Boise, ID
A Boise Independent District middle school serving grades 7th – 9th.
8371 WEST SALT CREEK COURT, Boise, ID 83709
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at West Junior High score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (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
30%
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 West Junior High 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 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,416/100K
Powered by
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hazel Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 1,015 | Compare → |
| Inspire Virtual Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,150 | Compare → |
| Fairmont Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 7–9 | 3.7 mi | 633 | Compare → |
| Idaho Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 1,541 | 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
- #27 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
West Junior High is listed in BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Junior High
West Junior High is a public middle school in Boise, ID, part of Boise Independent District, serving approximately 746 students in grades 7th-9th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #311 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Junior High
What grades does West Junior High serve?
West Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend West Junior High?
West Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 746 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Junior High is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Junior High rank in ID?
West Junior High ranks #311 of 719 schools in ID.
What is West Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
West Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 West Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Junior High has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Junior High a charter school?
No, West Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Junior High a Title I school?
No, West Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Junior High?
30.0% of students at West Junior High 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
- 746
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (208) 854-6450
- 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
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.