Is Les Bois Junior High School a good school?

Les Bois Junior High School ranks 32 nd of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Les Bois Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 668 students attended Les Bois Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Les Bois Junior High School?

Students at Les Bois Junior High School are 76% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Les Bois Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Les Bois Junior High School usually go on to attend Timberline High School

Les Bois Junior High School

Summary:

Les Bois Junior High School is a public middle school located in Boise, Idaho, serving grades 6-9 with a total enrollment of 705 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.

Les Bois consistently outperforms the Boise Independent District and the state of Idaho in ISAT test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 59.5% of students proficient or better in ISAT Math, compared to 44.8% for the district and 42.2% for the state. The school's English Language Arts (ELA) performance is also strong, with 64.1% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 53.5% for the district and 53.3% for the state. Additionally, Les Bois has a higher percentage of students proficient or better in ISAT Science (49.7%) compared to the district (39.8%) and the state (41.2%). The school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Idaho, ranking 32 out of 164 in 2023-2024 and as high as 12 out of 53 in 2021-2022, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Les Bois outperforms most of the nearby schools in the Boise Independent District, including Fairmont Junior High, Hillside Junior High, and West Junior High, the school lags behind the top-performing schools in the district, such as North Junior High and East Junior High, which consistently rank among the best in the state. Additionally, Les Bois has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 75.32% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the district and state averages.

Detail:

Public 6-9

4150 East Grand Forest Drive
Boise, ID 83716-7198

(208) 854-5340

District: Boise Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
32^nd of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,051

Students who attend Les Bois Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Timberline High School

Feeder schools for Les Bois Junior High School:

Elementary:	Liberty Elementary School
	Owyhee Elementary School
	Trail Wind Elementary
	White Pine Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 668

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.9%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Asian:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Les Bois Junior High School ranks better than 80.5% of middle schools in Idaho. It also ranks 2^nd among 8 ranked middle schools in the Boise Independent District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.25. (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 Racial makeup is: White (75.9%), two or more races (7.6%), Asian (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Les Bois Junior High School is 16.1. 4 middle schools in the Boise Independent District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Les Bois Junior High School employs 41.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Les Bois Junior High School is $9,051. 6 middle schools in the Boise Independent District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Les Bois Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Les Bois Junior High School 32^nd of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Les Bois Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

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 Les Bois Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Les Bois Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	81.90	12^th	158	92.4%
2009	77.43	19^th	160	88.1%
2010	74.73	20^th	166	88.0%
2011	78.94	10^th	169	94.1%
2012	77.54	19^th	171	88.9%
2013	75.39	27^th	173	84.4%
2015	76.57	21^st	100	79.0%
2016	57.91	35^th	98	64.3%
2017	60.30	48^th	131	63.4%
2018	55.23	44^th	100	56.0%
2019	45.23	22^nd	43	48.8%
2022	78.23	12^th	53	77.4%
2023	71.69	20^th	107	81.3%
2024	76.25	32^nd	164	80.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	33.95	32^nd	47	31.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Les Bois Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	56.19	24^th	60	60.0%
2019	54.29	12^th	28	57.1%
2023	56.27	18^th	51	64.7%
2024	74.29	15^th	72	79.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Les Bois Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	48.37	28^th	60	53.3%
2019	34.36	20^th	28	28.6%
2023	75.74	9^th	51	82.4%
2024	77.58	14^th	72	80.6%

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Rank History for White students at Les Bois Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	36.82	23^rd	35	34.3%
2019	23.75	18^th	21	14.3%
2021	39.11	13^th	18	27.8%
2023	50.17	10^th	13	23.1%
2024	69.81	17^th	81	79.0%

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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 Les Bois Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	838	838
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	886	886
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	886	886
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	895	895
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	866	866
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	913	913
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	901	901
2001	843	19	19	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	905
2002	786	13	23	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	848
2003	786	13	23	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	848
2004	774	12	27	26	3	n/a	n/a	0	842
2005	814	22	29	35	4	n/a	n/a	0	904
2006	785	21	42	30	7	n/a	n/a	0	885
2007	782	21	41	42	5	n/a	n/a	0	891
2008	791	12	41	42	3	n/a	n/a	0	889
2009	732	13	43	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	826
2010	647	11	44	31	2	n/a	n/a	0	735
2011	573	8	35	37	2	6	2	0	663
2012	539	11	36	41	1	5	9	0	642
2013	496	7	43	39	3	7	12	0	607
2014	524	6	36	42	3	8	18	0	637
2015	531	8	29	43	3	9	15	0	638
2016	563	12	27	42	0	10	15	0	669
2017	550	11	28	50	3	6	17	0	665
2018	575	16	39	68	4	6	24	0	732
2019	601	20	40	73	6	5	29	0	774
2020	592	16	48	78	3	5	25	0	767
2021	483	10	23	51	4	1	18	0	590
2022	535	14	37	54	0	3	39	0	682
2023	531	17	45	60	0	6	46	0	705
2024	507	14	46	44	0	6	51	0	668

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Les Bois Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	838	42.5	19.7	6.3
1995	886	46.1	19.2	8.7
1996	886	46.1	19.2	8.7
1997	895	48.7	18.4	8.7
1998	866	46.6	18.6	9.4
1999	913	46.5	19.6	12.2
2000	901	46.0	19.6	13.7
2001	905	48.0	18.9	14.7
2002	848	48.0	17.7	16
2003	848	48.0	17.7	16
2004	842	44.7	18.8	17.3
2005	904	48.6	18.6	17.9
2006	885	47.3	18.7	18.6
2007	891	47.5	18.8	18
2008	889	46.9	19.0	19.8
2009	826	47.2	17.5	19.5
2010	735	46.1	15.9	25.3
2011	663	40.1	16.5	29.6
2012	642	39.7	16.1	32.4
2013	607	34.4	17.6	30.5
2014	637	34.7	18.3	30.6
2015	638	35.0	18.2	30.7
2016	669	35.0	19.1	25
2017	665	37.0	17.9	24.1
2018	732	39.2	18.6	23
2019	774	39.9	19.3	22.4
2020	767	41.1	18.6	20.9
2021	590	40.8	14.4	14.6
2022	682	41.0	16.6	8.8
2023	705	41.7	16.9	15.3
2024	668	41.3	16.1	16

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 Les Bois Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	838	42.5	19.7	6.3
1995	886	46.1	19.2	8.7
1996	886	46.1	19.2	8.7
1997	895	48.7	18.4	8.7
1998	866	46.6	18.6	9.4
1999	913	46.5	19.6	12.2
2000	901	46.0	19.6	13.7
2001	905	48.0	18.9	14.7
2002	848	48.0	17.7	16
2003	848	48.0	17.7	16
2004	842	44.7	18.8	17.3
2005	904	48.6	18.6	17.9
2006	885	47.3	18.7	18.6
2007	891	47.5	18.8	18
2008	889	46.9	19.0	19.8
2009	826	47.2	17.5	19.5
2010	735	46.1	15.9	25.3
2011	663	40.1	16.5	29.6
2012	642	39.7	16.1	32.4
2013	607	34.4	17.6	30.5
2014	637	34.7	18.3	30.6
2015	638	35.0	18.2	30.7
2016	669	35.0	19.1	25
2017	665	37.0	17.9	24.1
2018	732	39.2	18.6	23
2019	774	39.9	19.3	22.4
2020	767	41.1	18.6	20.9
2021	590	40.8	14.4	14.6
2022	682	41.0	16.6	8.8
2023	705	41.7	16.9	15.3
2024	668	41.3	16.1	16

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 Les Bois Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$582 (6.4%)	$8,468 (93.6%)	$9,051

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Les Bois Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 22^nd of 43 Middle schools	Ranks 20^th of 107 Middle schools	32.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Les Bois Junior High School)	57.5	62.6	5.1%
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 (Les Bois Junior High School)	61.1	60.2	0.9%
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 (Les Bois Junior High School)	42.8	51.2	8.4%
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 (Les Bois Junior High School)	47.8	53.8	6%
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 (Les Bois Junior High School)	50.1	57.1	7%
All Grades Math (Boise Independent District)	46.5	45.5	1%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Les Bois Junior High School)	58.9	45.1	13.8%
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 (Les Bois Junior High School)	54.4	57.1	2.7%
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	774	705	8.9%
African American	20	17	15%
American Indian	6	0	100%
Asian	40	45	12.5%
Hispanic	73	60	17.8%
Pacific Islander	5	6	20%
White	601	531	11.6%
Two or More Races	29	46	58.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.4%	15.3%	7%

Schools Near Les Bois 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 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
Lake Hazel Middle School	Public	6-8	11625 La Grange Street	Boise	83709	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 855-4375	1,015	54	18.9	33.2%	724 (71.3%)	54 (5.3%)	110 (10.8%)	44 (4.3%)	4 (0.4%)	12 (1.2%)	67 (6.6%)	59.7	52^nd of 164 public middle schools	68.3%		53.5	39^th of 107 public middle schools	63.6%	13	40.4	45.2	48.6	44.8	47.9	59.4	62.7	63.2	61.8	$6,611	$609	$6,002

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