Summerwind Stem Academy

Q: Is Summerwind Stem Academy a good school?

Summerwind Stem Academy ranks 42 nd of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Summerwind STEM Academy is an elementary school located in Boise, Idaho, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 372. As part of the Joint School District No. 2, which is ranked 10th out of 77 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, Summerwind STEM Academy consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic performance.

In the 2023-2024 school year, 63.2% of Summerwind STEM Academy students were proficient or better in ISAT Math, compared to 57.5% for the district and 42.2% for the state. In ISAT English Language Arts, 72.3% of Summerwind STEM Academy students were proficient or better, compared to 69% for the district and 53.3% for the state. The school's performance in ISAT Science is also impressive, with 68.5% of students proficient or better, compared to 57.9% for the district and 41.2% for the state. Summerwind STEM Academy has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Idaho, with a ranking of 42 out of 301 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Summerwind STEM Academy's diverse student population, with 72.31% White, 6.72% African American, 11.56% Hispanic, 1.88% Asian, 1.08% Native American, 0.27% Pacific Islander, and 6.18% two or more races in the 2022-2023 school year, is higher than the surrounding schools, such as Pioneer School Of The Arts and Joplin Elementary. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 40.05% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than some nearby schools but lower than others, such as Morley Nelson Elementary and Horizon Elementary.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

3675 North Jullion Way
Boise, ID 83704-4041

(208) 375-0210

District: Joint School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
42^nd of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,805

Students who attend Summerwind Stem Academy usually attend:

Middle:	Lowell Scott Middle School
High:	Centennial High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 357

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.8%

Hispanic:

12.0%

African American:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.6%

See top rated Idaho elementary schools

Compare Summerwind Stem Academy to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Summerwind Stem Academy ranks better than 86% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 13^th among 33 ranked elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.53. (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 (72.8%), Hispanic (12%), African American (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Summerwind Stem Academy is 13.9, which is the 5^th best among 33 elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)

Compare Summerwind Stem Academy employs 25.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Summerwind Stem Academy is $6,805, which is the 16^th highest among 33 elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Summerwind Stem Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Joint School District No. 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Joint School District No. 2 10^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Summerwind Stem Academy?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Summerwind Stem Academy

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	26.46	288^th	335	14.0%
2009	31.39	286^th	349	18.1%
2010	31.82	288^th	356	19.1%
2011	54.81	187^th	359	47.9%
2012	41.35	241^st	354	31.9%
2013	43.87	239^th	357	33.1%
2015	60.98	85^th	226	62.4%
2016	63.08	93^rd	240	61.3%
2017	64.96	99^th	292	66.1%
2018	74.85	60^th	254	76.4%
2021	71.81	46^th	166	72.3%
2022	62.91	67^th	188	64.4%
2023	93.79	13^th	252	94.8%
2024	85.53	42^nd	301	86.0%

See the entire list of Idaho Elementary School Rankings!

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

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Summerwind Stem Academy.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Summerwind Stem Academy, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Summerwind Stem Academy

Compare

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	535	535
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	552	552
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	495	495
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	504	504
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	470	470
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	470	470
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	512	512
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	592	592
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	561	561
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	555	555
2001	466	12	16	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	515
2002	426	10	15	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	489
2003	426	10	15	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	489
2004	406	13	16	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	469
2005	402	13	17	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	458
2006	336	16	19	33	2	n/a	n/a	0	406
2007	292	10	17	55	3	n/a	n/a	0	377
2008	321	7	18	56	5	n/a	n/a	0	407
2009	363	9	14	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	417
2010	348	3	14	51	8	n/a	n/a	0	424
2011	326	7	3	45	8	1	14	0	404
2012	348	9	4	44	5	1	16	0	427
2013	338	11	4	44	2	1	21	0	421
2014	338	8	4	52	6	1	20	0	429
2015	323	6	3	51	3	1	21	0	408
2016	310	8	3	48	5	2	21	0	397
2017	329	5	6	56	6	2	25	0	429
2018	322	8	6	42	4	3	25	0	410
2019	322	27	9	43	4	3	24	0	432
2020	314	33	9	43	6	2	22	0	429
2021	237	25	7	30	6	1	10	0	316
2022	258	23	10	42	8	1	19	0	361
2023	269	25	7	43	4	1	23	0	372
2024	260	26	6	43	3	0	19	0	357

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 Summerwind Stem Academy

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	535	26.0	20.5	5
1992	552	26.3	20.9	7.8
1993	495	23.4	21.2	6.3
1994	504	24.8	20.3	7.7
1995	470	23.8	19.7	6.8
1996	470	23.8	19.7	6.8
1997	512	25.5	20.1	11.3
1998	592	26.5	22.3	14.4
1999	561	28.0	20.0	20.3
2000	555	26.2	21.2	23.4
2001	515	26.0	19.8	27
2002	489	25.6	19.1	36.6
2003	489	25.6	19.1	36.6
2004	469	26.0	18.0	38.4
2005	458	26.8	17.1	38.2
2006	406	26.0	15.6	43.3
2007	377	24.5	15.4	39.8
2008	407	24.7	16.5	38.8
2009	417	24.9	16.7	38.8
2010	424	23.2	18.2	36.3
2011	404	24.2	16.6	38.1
2012	427	21.0	20.3	n/a
2013	421	21.2	19.8	51.8
2014	429	22.0	19.5	45.5
2015	408	24.0	17.0	44.9
2016	397	23.0	17.2	38.5
2017	429	23.7	18.0	42.4
2018	410	23.4	17.5	36.6
2019	432	20.5	21.0	39.6
2020	429	24.6	17.4	38.5
2021	316	21.1	14.9	28.5
2022	361	25.0	14.4	19.4
2023	372	25.6	14.5	40.1
2024	357	25.6	13.9	40.6

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 Summerwind Stem Academy

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	535	26.0	20.5	5
1992	552	26.3	20.9	7.8
1993	495	23.4	21.2	6.3
1994	504	24.8	20.3	7.7
1995	470	23.8	19.7	6.8
1996	470	23.8	19.7	6.8
1997	512	25.5	20.1	11.3
1998	592	26.5	22.3	14.4
1999	561	28.0	20.0	20.3
2000	555	26.2	21.2	23.4
2001	515	26.0	19.8	27
2002	489	25.6	19.1	36.6
2003	489	25.6	19.1	36.6
2004	469	26.0	18.0	38.4
2005	458	26.8	17.1	38.2
2006	406	26.0	15.6	43.3
2007	377	24.5	15.4	39.8
2008	407	24.7	16.5	38.8
2009	417	24.9	16.7	38.8
2010	424	23.2	18.2	36.3
2011	404	24.2	16.6	38.1
2012	427	21.0	20.3	n/a
2013	421	21.2	19.8	51.8
2014	429	22.0	19.5	45.5
2015	408	24.0	17.0	44.9
2016	397	23.0	17.2	38.5
2017	429	23.7	18.0	42.4
2018	410	23.4	17.5	36.6
2019	432	20.5	21.0	39.6
2020	429	24.6	17.4	38.5
2021	316	21.1	14.9	28.5
2022	361	25.0	14.4	19.4
2023	372	25.6	14.5	40.1
2024	357	25.6	13.9	40.6

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 Summerwind Stem Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$988 (14.5%)	$5,817 (85.5%)	$6,805

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Summerwind Stem Academy

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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Summerwind Stem Academy)	62.5	57.4	5.1%
3rd Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)	67.3	65.4	1.9%
3rd Grade Math (Idaho)	53	51.1	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Summerwind Stem Academy)	63.4	83.3	19.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	69.3	69.7	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	51.7	5.2%
All Grades Math (Summerwind Stem Academy)	56.4	71.6	15.2%
All Grades Math (Joint School District No. 2)	58.9	57.7	1.2%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Summerwind Stem Academy)	66.6	54.4	12.2%
All Grades Science (Joint School District No. 2)	73.3	52.4	20.9%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	40.8	18.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Summerwind Stem Academy)	62.5	73.3	10.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	68	68.7	0.7%
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	432	372	13.9%
African American	27	25	7.4%
American Indian	4	4
Asian	9	7	22.2%
Hispanic	43	43
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	322	269	16.5%
Two or More Races	24	23	4.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.6%	40.1%	0.5%

Schools Near Summerwind Stem Academy

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Summerwind Stem Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3675 North Jullion Way	Boise	83704	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	No	Yes	(208) 375-0210	357	26	13.9	40.6%	260 (72.8%)	26 (7.3%)	43 (12.0%)	6 (1.7%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.3%)	85.5	42^nd of 301 public elementary schools	86.0%		93.8	13^th of 252 public elementary schools	94.8%	29	63.3	61.7	64.9		63.2	68.5	66.7	70.1	80.7		72.3	$6,805	$988	$5,817
McMillan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10901 McMillan	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 855-4475	242	19	12.8	55.8%	171 (70.7%)	8 (3.3%)	33 (13.6%)	9 (3.7%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.2%)	84.8	44^th of 301 public elementary schools	85.4%		82.9	41^st of 252 public elementary schools	83.7%	3	59.4				66.7	68.5	66.7	63.4	83.3		70.8	$8,919	$1,510	$7,410
Frontier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11851 Musket Drive	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 350-4190	271	23	11.8	60.5%	176 (64.9%)	29 (10.7%)	29 (10.7%)	15 (5.5%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	17 (6.3%)	91.4	24^th of 301 public elementary schools	92.0%		91.4	23^rd of 252 public elementary schools	90.9%	1	73.8	67.4	73.5		71.2	76.5					70.5	$10,116	$1,487	$8,629
Valley View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3555 North Milwaukee Street	Boise	83704	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-6370	354	22	16.4	37.0%	243 (68.6%)	13 (3.7%)	71 (20.1%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.9%)	53.6	135^th of 301 public elementary schools	55.1%		53.7	114^th of 252 public elementary schools	54.8%	21	48.2	51.0	35.9	54.2	47.4	37.7	54.5	60.8	52.8	59.3	56.8	$8,939	$664	$8,274
Ustick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12435 West Ustick Road	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 855-4120	369	27	13.6	65.0%	211 (57.2%)	13 (3.5%)	109 (29.5%)	21 (5.7%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.7%)	28.8	214^th of 301 public elementary schools	28.9%		28	180^th of 252 public elementary schools	28.6%	34		29.4			30.9	32.5	37.5	48.5	50.0		46.0	$7,145	$1,245	$5,900
Joplin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12081 West Demeyer Street	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 855-4345	245	16	15.7	35.1%	188 (76.7%)	5 (2.0%)	34 (13.9%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	11 (4.5%)	58.7	116^th of 301 public elementary schools	61.5%		67	77^th of 252 public elementary schools	69.4%	39	47.5	41.7	53.2		47.4	66.0			67.4		50.8	$6,573	$609	$5,964
Morley Nelson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7701 West Northview Street	Boise	83704	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 854-4610	429	24	17.6	99.1%	209 (48.7%)	63 (14.7%)	123 (28.7%)	12 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	18 (4.2%)	13.6	261^st of 301 public elementary schools	13.3%		10.7	232^nd of 252 public elementary schools	7.9%	29	28.0	25.0	13.6	31.4	24.7	23.3			28.8	49.3	34.3	$10,218	$1,645	$8,573
Horizon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	730 North Mitchell	Boise	83704	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 854-5170	485	28	17.4	53.4%	273 (56.3%)	24 (4.9%)	139 (28.7%)	23 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (4.9%)	7.3	287^th of 301 public elementary schools	4.7%		10.3	236^th of 252 public elementary schools	6.3%	51	16.0	28.5	17.1	11.4	17.7		14.1	28.3	43.3	29.8	29.0	$10,030	$1,515	$8,515
Mountain View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3500 Cabarton Lane	Boise	83704	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-5700	278	18	15.8	30.6%	216 (77.7%)	12 (4.3%)	34 (12.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	12 (4.3%)	58.5	118^th of 301 public elementary schools	60.8%		65.9	80^th of 252 public elementary schools	68.3%	38	61.0	59.0	48.9	42.9	53.1	51.1	46.3	60.0	51.1	57.1	53.4	$9,505	$1,321	$8,183
Pioneer School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	13255 West McMillian Road	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	No	No	(208) 855-4100	644	33	19.4	17.1%	527 (81.8%)	5 (0.8%)	56 (8.7%)	18 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	35 (5.4%)	92.5	18^th of 301 public elementary schools	94.0%		95	6^th of 252 public elementary schools	97.6%	12	79.7	77.7	63.9		73.8	66.7	80.6	74.1	75.9		76.9	$6,560	$609	$5,951

Frequently Asked Questions about Summerwind Stem Academy

What is the racial makeup of Summerwind Stem Academy?

Students at Summerwind Stem Academy are 73% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Summerwind Stem Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 357 students attended Summerwind Stem Academy.

What district is Summerwind Stem Academy in?

Joint School District No. 2

What schools do graduates of Summerwind Stem Academy attend?

Students who attend Summerwind Stem Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lowell Scott Middle School
High : Centennial High School

Is Summerwind Stem Academy a good school?

Summerwind Stem Academy ranks 42^nd of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Rate Summerwind Stem Academy!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

IDIdaho Elementary School Rankings

IDIdaho District Rankings

Schools in Boise, ID

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Summerwind Stem Academy!

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.