Is North Junior High School a good school?

North Junior High School ranks 51 st of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 924 students attended North Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of North Junior High School?

Students at North Junior High School are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of North Junior High School attend?

Students who attend North Junior High School usually go on to attend Boise Senior High School

North Junior High School

Summary:

North Junior High School is a public middle school located in Boise, Idaho, serving grades 7-9 with a total enrollment of 876 students. The school is part of the Boise Independent District, which is ranked 37 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Junior High School consistently outperforms the Boise Independent District and the state of Idaho in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in ISAT/Math, ISAT/English Language Arts, and ISAT/Science. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 10-15% of Idaho middle schools, and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2022-2023 school year. However, North Junior High School has a higher percentage of White students (82.08%) compared to nearby schools, such as Lewis & Clark Middle School, West Junior High, and East Junior High School, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, North Junior High School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (17.7%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 12.4% to 31.4%.

The consistent academic excellence at North Junior High School suggests the school has effective teaching practices, curriculum, and support systems in place to help students succeed. The lower chronic absenteeism rate may also contribute to the school's strong performance. However, the higher percentage of White students at North Junior High School compared to nearby schools could indicate differences in the socioeconomic and cultural makeup of the student population, which may impact academic outcomes and student experiences. Further investigation into the school's practices, programs, and student demographics could provide valuable insights to understand the drivers of its success and identify areas for continued improvement.

Detail:

Public 7-9

1105 North 13th Street
Boise, ID 83702-4199

(208) 854-5740

District: Boise Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
51^st of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,791

Students who attend North Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Boise Senior High School

Feeder schools for North Junior High School:

Elementary:	Highlands Elementary School
	Longfellow Elementary School
	Lowell Elementary School
	Roosevelt Elementary School
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	Washington Elementary School
	Whittier Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 924

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.7%

Hispanic:

10.0%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Junior High School ranks better than 68.9% of middle schools in Idaho. It also ranks 3^rd among 8 ranked middle schools in the Boise Independent District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.03. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details North Junior High School has the largest middle school student body size in the Boise Independent District. Racial makeup is: White (79.7%), Hispanic (10%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Junior High School is 18.4, which is the highest among 8 middle schools in the Boise Independent District! (See more...)

Compare North Junior High School employs 49.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Junior High School is $8,791, which is the lowest among 8 middle schools in the Boise Independent District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Junior High School 51^st of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See North Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Boise Independent District:

SchoolDigger ranks Boise Independent District 37^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at North Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	77.58	20^th	158	87.3%
2009	73.94	23^rd	160	85.6%
2010	70.51	32^nd	166	80.7%
2011	69.11	34^th	169	79.9%
2012	76.17	21^st	171	87.7%
2013	74.53	30^th	173	82.7%
2015	93.48	4^th	100	96.0%
2016	85.51	7^th	98	92.9%
2017	82.97	15^th	131	88.5%
2018	83.06	15^th	100	85.0%
2019	66.61	12^th	43	72.1%
2022	88.24	3^rd	53	94.3%
2023	83.70	11^th	107	89.7%
2024	60.03	51^st	164	68.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	38.87	27^th	47	42.6%

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Rank History for Female students at North Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	80.83	9^th	60	85.0%
2019	52.60	13^th	28	53.6%
2021	82.15	4^th	24	83.3%
2022	87.47	2^nd	32	93.8%
2023	77.77	9^th	51	82.4%
2024	48.21	38^th	72	47.2%

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Rank History for Male students at North Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	79.85	10^th	60	83.3%
2019	76.64	7^th	28	75.0%
2021	83.20	5^th	24	79.2%
2022	88.81	3^rd	32	90.6%
2023	85.43	4^th	51	92.2%
2024	66.35	23^rd	72	68.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	49.30	23^rd	56	58.9%

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Rank History for White students at North Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	79.58	5^th	35	85.7%
2019	53.70	10^th	21	52.4%
2023	76.84	6^th	13	53.8%
2024	63.69	20^th	81	75.3%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	812	812
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	821	821
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	870	870
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	770	770
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	733	733
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	733	733
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	724	724
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	732	732
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	654	654
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	705	705
2001	679	6	23	30	3	n/a	n/a	0	741
2002	663	13	18	30	5	n/a	n/a	0	729
2003	663	13	18	30	5	n/a	n/a	0	729
2004	714	16	18	28	6	n/a	n/a	0	782
2005	722	11	22	36	6	n/a	n/a	0	797
2006	685	11	19	38	5	n/a	n/a	0	758
2007	682	14	14	28	4	n/a	n/a	0	742
2008	690	21	19	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	761
2009	698	24	24	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	781
2010	734	27	28	52	1	n/a	n/a	0	842
2011	707	24	32	63	4	2	6	0	838
2012	755	17	38	70	5	2	9	0	896
2013	792	20	42	65	3	3	12	0	937
2014	760	15	40	58	2	5	19	0	899
2015	743	15	39	66	1	4	19	0	887
2016	750	13	36	58	1	5	26	0	889
2017	800	8	33	64	2	4	24	0	935
2018	847	13	29	72	2	3	29	0	995
2019	825	16	29	80	2	3	24	0	979
2020	823	14	21	93	5	1	31	0	988
2021	634	21	14	58	5	2	26	0	760
2022	773	27	10	86	5	3	44	0	948
2023	719	24	7	80	1	2	43	0	876
2024	736	30	11	92	4	1	50	0	924

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	812	39.3	20.6	10.2
1992	821	41.6	19.7	11.4
1993	870	43.1	20.2	12.5
1994	770	39.9	19.3	23.6
1995	733	40.4	18.1	23.7
1996	733	40.4	18.1	23.7
1997	724	41.8	17.3	21.7
1998	732	41.7	17.6	26.5
1999	654	37.7	17.3	26.1
2000	705	36.1	19.5	21.4
2001	741	41.0	18.1	20.9
2002	729	41.8	17.4	25.2
2003	729	41.8	17.4	25.2
2004	782	42.6	18.4	27.2
2005	797	47.4	16.8	27.2
2006	758	44.5	17.0	23.2
2007	742	42.7	17.4	22.8
2008	761	43.4	17.5	20.9
2009	781	43.9	17.8	22.4
2010	842	42.3	19.9	28.1
2011	838	48.9	17.1	29.1
2012	896	46.9	19.0	29.7
2013	937	46.7	20.0	28.1
2014	899	45.0	19.9	25.4
2015	887	46.0	19.2	22.4
2016	889	44.0	20.2	19.1
2017	935	48.2	19.3	17.2
2018	995	51.3	19.3	17.2
2019	979	51.7	18.9	17.7
2020	988	51.7	19.1	17.1
2021	760	49.5	15.3	12.2
2022	948	51.7	18.3	8.2
2023	876	50.1	17.4	12
2024	924	49.9	18.4	15.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	812	39.3	20.6	10.2
1992	821	41.6	19.7	11.4
1993	870	43.1	20.2	12.5
1994	770	39.9	19.3	23.6
1995	733	40.4	18.1	23.7
1996	733	40.4	18.1	23.7
1997	724	41.8	17.3	21.7
1998	732	41.7	17.6	26.5
1999	654	37.7	17.3	26.1
2000	705	36.1	19.5	21.4
2001	741	41.0	18.1	20.9
2002	729	41.8	17.4	25.2
2003	729	41.8	17.4	25.2
2004	782	42.6	18.4	27.2
2005	797	47.4	16.8	27.2
2006	758	44.5	17.0	23.2
2007	742	42.7	17.4	22.8
2008	761	43.4	17.5	20.9
2009	781	43.9	17.8	22.4
2010	842	42.3	19.9	28.1
2011	838	48.9	17.1	29.1
2012	896	46.9	19.0	29.7
2013	937	46.7	20.0	28.1
2014	899	45.0	19.9	25.4
2015	887	46.0	19.2	22.4
2016	889	44.0	20.2	19.1
2017	935	48.2	19.3	17.2
2018	995	51.3	19.3	17.2
2019	979	51.7	18.9	17.7
2020	988	51.7	19.1	17.1
2021	760	49.5	15.3	12.2
2022	948	51.7	18.3	8.2
2023	876	50.1	17.4	12
2024	924	49.9	18.4	15.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$618 (7.0%)	$8,174 (93.0%)	$8,791

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 12^th of 43 Middle schools	Ranks 11^th of 107 Middle schools	17.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (North Junior High School)	55.8	53.3	2.5%
7th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)	45.7	45.9	0.2%
7th Grade Math (Idaho)	45.7	41.3	4.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Junior High School)	63.6	68.8	5.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)	56.9	56.2	0.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	57.7	53.8	3.9%
8th Grade Math (North Junior High School)	53	52.9	0.1%
8th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)	42.4	38	4.4%
8th Grade Math (Idaho)	40.7	36.8	3.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Junior High School)	64.8	71.1	6.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)	52.9	53.8	0.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	53.5	51.8	1.7%
All Grades Math (North Junior High School)	54.2	53.1	1.1%
All Grades Math (Boise Independent District)	46.5	45.5	1%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (North Junior High School)	50.7	58.8	8.1%
All Grades Science (Boise Independent District)	58.7	40.8	17.9%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Junior High School)	64.2	70	5.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)	57.3	55.5	1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	979	876	10.5%
African American	16	24	50%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	29	7	75.9%
Hispanic	80	80
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	825	719	12.8%
Two or More Races	24	43	79.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.7%	12%	5.7%

Schools Near North Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)			ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Junior High School	Public	7-9	1105 North 13th Street	Boise	83702	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-5740	924	50	18.4	15.4%	736 (79.7%)	30 (3.2%)	92 (10.0%)	11 (1.2%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (5.4%)	60	51^st of 164 public middle schools	68.9%		83.7	11^th of 107 public middle schools	89.7%	40	57.0	48.6	53.0	36.5	61.5	53.1	57.5	$8,791	$618	$8,174
Minidoka Junior High Alternative	Public	7-8	650 W State St	Boise	83702	Ada County	Minidoka County Joint District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	34	4	8.5	44.1%	14 (41.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (52.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Tiger Learn Program	Public	7-8	650 W State St	Boise	83702	Ada County	Mountain Home District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	7	1	8.4		5 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)								(n/a)
South Junior High School	Public	7-9	3101 Cassia Street	Boise	83705	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-6110	560	38	14.8	50.0%	361 (64.5%)	44 (7.9%)	107 (19.1%)	14 (2.5%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (1.1%)	25 (4.5%)	12.6	146^th of 164 public middle schools	11.0%		25.5	78^th of 107 public middle schools	27.1%	68	29.2	24.0	26.6	23.6	33.1	37.2	35.2	$11,445	$758	$10,687
Hillside Junior High School	Public	7-9	3536 Hill Road	Boise	83703	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-5120	595	37	16.0	27.2%	437 (73.4%)	58 (9.7%)	57 (9.6%)	19 (3.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.7%)	43.8	79^th of 164 public middle schools	51.8%		41.8	58^th of 107 public middle schools	45.8%	21	49.8	31.0	40.1	37.6	60.0	47.4	53.6	$10,075	$866	$9,208
Fairmont Junior High School	Public	7-9	2121 North Cole Road	Boise	83704	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-4790	633	47	13.4	43.6%	350 (55.3%)	53 (8.4%)	181 (28.6%)	13 (2.1%)	7 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	26 (4.1%)	30.7	116^th of 164 public middle schools	29.3%		20.3	83^rd of 107 public middle schools	22.4%	33	38.8	26.7	33.0	32.9	51.6	47.7	49.8	$10,023	$750	$9,273
Riverglen Junior High School	Public	7-9	6801 North Gary Lane	Boise	83714	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-5910	520	39	13.3	29.6%	375 (72.1%)	17 (3.3%)	88 (16.9%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	30 (5.8%)	37.8	93^rd of 164 public middle schools	43.3%		35.3	65^th of 107 public middle schools	39.3%	28	34.3	34.8	34.6	43.4			51.6	$11,760	$1,178	$10,582
West Junior High	Public	7-9	8371 West Salt Creek Court	Boise	83709	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-6450	746	44	17.1	30.0%	563 (75.5%)	12 (1.6%)	111 (14.9%)	14 (1.9%)	5 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	37 (5.0%)	35	99^th of 164 public middle schools	39.6%		37.6	63^rd of 107 public middle schools	41.1%	36	42.5	37.4	39.7	32.7	47.5	47.3	47.3	$9,693	$868	$8,825
East Junior High School	Public	7-9	5600 East Warm Springs Avenue	Boise	83716	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-4730	594	34	17.6	13.0%	460 (77.4%)	6 (1.0%)	50 (8.4%)	48 (8.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.5%)	84.3	22^nd of 164 public middle schools	86.6%		83.9	10^th of 107 public middle schools	90.7%	12	64.3	62.2	63.3	51.5	70.8	70.2	70.4	$9,315	$771	$8,545
Les Bois Junior High School	Public	6-9	4150 East Grand Forest Drive	Boise	83716	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-5340	668	41	16.1	16.0%	507 (75.9%)	14 (2.1%)	44 (6.6%)	46 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	51 (7.6%)	76.2	32^nd of 164 public middle schools	80.5%		71.7	20^th of 107 public middle schools	81.3%	12	65.4	53.9	59.5	49.7	63.1	65.1	64.1	$9,051	$582	$8,468

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