Top Rankings
Joint School District No. 2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 47 public elementary schools serving 26,288 students in Joint School District No. 2. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Idaho.
Public Elementary Schools in Joint School District No. 2 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public elementary school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
60 Schools
583 Schools
# Students
39,119 Students
215,652 Students
# Teachers
2,074 Teachers
12,008 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Joint School District No. 2, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 173 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Graduation Rate
85%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.42
# American Indian Students
191 Students
2,533 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
897 Students
2,247 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
4,497 Students
41,313 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
19%
# Black Students
783 Students
2,231 Students
% Black Students
2%
1%
# White Students
30,755 Students
159,480 Students
% White Students
79%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
152 Students
716 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
1,844 Students
7,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
367
2,914
# Students in K Grade:
2,421
22,216
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,561
22,948
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,669
23,229
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,684
23,475
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,789
23,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,986
23,975
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,892
24,462
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,075
18,968
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,268
19,446
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,530
2,898
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,405
2,570
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,283
2,468
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,189
2,617
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,401 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,196. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,280 is less than the state median of $9,374. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$368 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$324 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,401
$10,196
Spending / Student
$8,280
$9,374
Best Joint School District No. 2 Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Galileo Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4735 West Saguaro Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4105
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4105
Grades: PK-8
| 729 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Paramount Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
550 West Producer Drive
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4120
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4120
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #33.
Pioneer School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13255 West Mcmillian Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4100
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 East Leigh Field Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4090
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4090
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Eagle Hills Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
650 Ranch Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4085
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4085
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #66.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2051 West Mcmillan Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4285
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4285
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #77.
Cecil D Andrus Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6100 Park Meadow Drive
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 939-3400
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 939-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #88.
Siena Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2870 East Rome Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4370
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4370
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #99.
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 East Chateau
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #1010.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4600 West Gondola Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 332-6800
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 332-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #1111.
Eagle Elementary School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
475 North Eagle Road
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 855-4365
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 855-4365
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #1212.
Eagle Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 West Floating Feather
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-2216
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-2216
Grades: 6-8
| 865 students
Rank: #1313.
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12311 West Braddock Drive
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 321-2150
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 321-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #1414.
Heritage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4990 North Meridian Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4130
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4130
Grades: 6-8
| 1,041 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Barbara Morgan Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1825 Chateau Drive
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4430
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4430
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Christine Donnell School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7075 South Five Mile Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4355
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4355
Grades: PK-6
| 489 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Hillsdale Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5225 South Howry Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4432
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4432
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #1818.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6195 North Long Lake Way
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4410
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4410
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #1919.
Victory Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
920 West Kodiak Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4443
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4443
Grades: 6-8
| 982 students
Rank: #2020.
Silver Sage Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7700 Snohomish Street
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4485
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4485
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #2121.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4300 North Red Horse Way
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4000
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #2222.
Mary Mcpherson Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1050 East Amity Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4300
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #2323.
Lowell Scott Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13600 West Mcmillan Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 350-4060
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 350-4060
Grades: 6-8
| 837 students
Rank: #2424.
Pepper Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2252 South Sumpter Way
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4130
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4130
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #2525.
Sawtooth Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3730 North Linder Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4200
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 923 students
Rank: #2626.
Star Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2211 North Pollard Lane
Star, ID 83669
(208) 350-4471
Star, ID 83669
(208) 350-4471
Grades: 6-8
| 824 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Lake Hazel Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11711 Lake Hazel Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 350-4075
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 350-4075
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Seven Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1441 Sevenoaks Way
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4095
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4095
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #2929.
Frontier Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11851 Musket Drive
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 350-4190
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 350-4190
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #3030.
Summerwind School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3675 North Jullion Way
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-0210
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-0210
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #3131.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2950 North Naomi
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4040
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #3232.
River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2900 East River Valley Street
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 884-1741
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 884-1741
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #3333.
Peregrine Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1860 Waltman Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-1384
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-1384
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #3434.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4141 East Pine Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4270
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4270
Grades: 6-8
| 885 students
Rank: #3535.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1155 North Deer Creek Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4180
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4180
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
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