Riverglen Junior High School

Summary:

Riverglen Junior High School is a public middle school in Boise, Idaho, serving around 540 students in grades 7-9. While the school is part of the Boise Independent District, which is ranked 37 out of 77 districts in the state, Riverglen has faced some challenges in recent years, including declining performance and a lower ranking compared to nearby schools.

One key concern is Riverglen's academic performance, with proficiency rates in ISAT Math, Science, and English Language Arts generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, Riverglen's Math proficiency rate for all grades was 34.6%, compared to the district's 44.8% and the state's 42.2%. In contrast, nearby schools like North Junior High, Fairmont Junior High, and Hillside Junior High tend to have higher proficiency rates in these subjects.

Another area of concern is Riverglen's higher chronic absenteeism rate, at 21.9% in 2022-2023, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 14.6% to 31.4%. Additionally, Riverglen has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (27.22% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 10.83% to 40.62%. These demographic differences may contribute to the performance gaps observed and suggest the need for a closer examination of equity and support for Riverglen's student population.


Detail:

Public 7-9

 6801 North Gary Lane
       Boise, ID  83714-2444


(208) 854-5910

District: Boise Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
93rd of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,760 Help


Students who attend Riverglen Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Capital Senior High School

Feeder schools for Riverglen Junior High School:

Elementary:    Mountain View Elementary School
    Pierce Park Elementary School
    Shadow Hills Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  540

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.7%
Hispanic:
15.7%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverglen Junior High School ranks worse than 56.7% of middle schools in Idaho. It also ranks 5th among 8 ranked middle schools in the Boise Independent District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.78. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Riverglen Junior High School has the largest middle school student body size in the Boise Independent District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverglen Junior High School is $11,760, which is the highest among 8 middle schools in the Boise Independent District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverglen Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverglen Junior High School 93rd of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Riverglen Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Boise Independent District:

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


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Rank History for Riverglen Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Riverglen Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 53.06 77th 158 51.3%
2009 65.77 44th 160 72.5%
2010 67.70 37th 166 77.7%
2011 65.36 45th 169 73.4%
2012 48.70 95th 171 44.4%
2013 42.66 108th 173 37.6%
2015 52.78 35th 100 65.0%
2016 45.49 49th 98 50.0%
2017 42.40 70th 131 46.6%
2018 37.74 62nd 100 38.0%
2019 25.92 35th 43 18.6%
2022 37.11 36th 53 32.1%
2023 35.30 65th 107 39.3%
2024 37.78 93rd 164 43.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverglen Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.39 45th 47 4.3%
2024 11.96 36th 37 2.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Riverglen Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.45 48th 60 20.0%
2023 38.04 34th 51 33.3%
2024 46.56 41st 72 43.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Riverglen Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.49 30th 60 50.0%
2023 17.39 44th 51 13.7%
2024 21.65 59th 72 18.1%
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Rank History for White students at Riverglen Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.04 27th 35 22.9%
2024 36.93 51st 81 37.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Riverglen Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 566 566
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 556 556
2001 541 12 15 51 1 n/a n/a 0 620
2002 645 6 10 75 2 n/a n/a 0 738
2003 645 6 10 75 2 n/a n/a 0 738
2004 543 9 13 77 5 n/a n/a 0 647
2005 543 20 12 74 8 n/a n/a 0 657
2006 512 21 15 80 8 n/a n/a 0 636
2007 530 7 16 67 8 n/a n/a 0 628
2008 540 41 33 81 6 n/a n/a 0 701
2009 510 8 21 71 7 n/a n/a 0 617
2010 504 15 21 72 5 n/a n/a 0 617
2011 488 14 23 70 2 5 11 0 613
2012 502 17 20 73 3 2 16 0 633
2013 542 18 22 88 3 4 14 0 691
2014 603 22 21 72 3 4 16 0 741
2015 553 15 14 75 4 4 20 0 685
2016 516 17 7 74 5 2 16 0 637
2017 464 7 10 73 8 1 15 0 578
2018 462 11 14 81 9 1 15 0 593
2019 443 15 13 71 9 2 19 0 572
2020 436 11 15 87 5 1 23 0 578
2021 335 11 8 65 1 1 19 0 440
2022 382 19 7 89 1 2 24 0 524
2023 398 21 4 85 0 3 29 0 540

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 Riverglen Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 566 31.9 17.7 38.7
2000 556 33.9 16.4 43.3
2001 620 39.0 15.9 34.5
2002 738 40.8 18.1 38.9
2003 738 40.8 18.1 38.9
2004 647 39.6 16.3 35.1
2005 657 40.6 16.2 42
2006 636 39.8 16.0 47.5
2007 628 41.7 15.1 44.6
2008 701 44.6 15.7 47.1
2009 617 38.9 15.9 35.7
2010 617 37.5 16.4 41.3
2011 613 37.2 16.4 41.9
2012 633 38.5 16.4 42
2013 691 37.8 18.2 41.8
2014 741 38.5 19.2 36.3
2015 685 40.0 17.1 36.1
2016 637 38.0 16.7 35.3
2017 578 38.5 15.0 34.4
2018 593 37.0 15.9 34.1
2019 572 36.6 15.6 31.5
2020 578 38.9 14.8 29.6
2021 440 37.7 11.6 23.4
2022 524 39.0 13.4 17.2
2023 540 40.5 13.3 27.2

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 Riverglen Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 566 31.9 17.7 38.7
2000 556 33.9 16.4 43.3
2001 620 39.0 15.9 34.5
2002 738 40.8 18.1 38.9
2003 738 40.8 18.1 38.9
2004 647 39.6 16.3 35.1
2005 657 40.6 16.2 42
2006 636 39.8 16.0 47.5
2007 628 41.7 15.1 44.6
2008 701 44.6 15.7 47.1
2009 617 38.9 15.9 35.7
2010 617 37.5 16.4 41.3
2011 613 37.2 16.4 41.9
2012 633 38.5 16.4 42
2013 691 37.8 18.2 41.8
2014 741 38.5 19.2 36.3
2015 685 40.0 17.1 36.1
2016 637 38.0 16.7 35.3
2017 578 38.5 15.0 34.4
2018 593 37.0 15.9 34.1
2019 572 36.6 15.6 31.5
2020 578 38.9 14.8 29.6
2021 440 37.7 11.6 23.4
2022 524 39.0 13.4 17.2
2023 540 40.5 13.3 27.2

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 Riverglen Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,178 (10.0%) $10,582 (90.0%) $11,760

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverglen Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 35th of 43 Middle schoolsRanks 65th of 107 Middle schools
 20.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Riverglen Junior High School)4245.9
 3.9%
   7th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)45.745.9
 0.2%
   7th Grade Math (Idaho)45.741.3
 4.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Riverglen Junior High School)51.449
 2.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)56.958.2
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)57.757.8
 0.1%
8th Grade Math (Riverglen Junior High School)38.925.3
 13.6%
   8th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)42.438
 4.4%
   8th Grade Math (Idaho)40.736.8
 3.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Riverglen Junior High School)50.353.5
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)52.956.2
 3.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)53.554.1
 0.6%
All Grades Math (Riverglen Junior High School)40.435.4
 5%
   All Grades Math (Boise Independent District)46.545.5
 1%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Riverglen Junior High School)45.828
 17.8%
   All Grades Science (Boise Independent District)58.740.8
 17.9%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Riverglen Junior High School)50.847.9
 2.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)57.355.5
 1.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students572540
 5.6%
African American1521
 40%
American Indian90
 100%
Asian134
 69.2%
Hispanic7185
 19.7%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White443398
 10.2%
Two or More Races1929
 52.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.5%27.2%
 4.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverglen Junior High School

Students who attend Riverglen Junior High School usually go on to attend Capital Senior High School

Riverglen Junior High School ranks 93rd of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 540 students attended Riverglen Junior High School.

Students at Riverglen Junior High School are 74% White, 16% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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