Hillside Junior High School

3536 Hill Road
Boise, ID 83703
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 603 students in grades 7-9, Hillside Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50% in ID
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hillside Junior High School's student population of 603 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
603 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Hillside Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillside Junior High School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#346 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hillside Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hillside Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hillside Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
1%
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Hispanic
9%
19%
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Black
10%
1%
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White
73%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Hillside Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hillside Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hillside Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hillside Junior High School's ranking?
Hillside Junior High School is ranked #346 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Hillside Junior High School often compared to?
Hillside Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverglen Jr High School, East Junior High School, North Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Hillside Junior High School?
603 students attend Hillside Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hillside Junior High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillside Junior High School?
Hillside Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hillside Junior High School offer ?
Hillside Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Hillside Junior High School part of?
Hillside Junior High School is part of Boise Independent School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Release 12:00
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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