Serving 658 students in grades 6-9, Les Bois Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Les Bois Junior High School serves the southern part of Boise, ID, covering an area of approximately 311.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge being about 30.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Les Bois Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Les Bois Junior High School's student population of 658 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
658 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Blazing trails so students can become lifelong learners and contributing citizens.
School Rankings
Les Bois Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Les Bois Junior High School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#114 out of 704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Les Bois Junior High School's ranking?
Les Bois Junior High School is ranked #114 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Les Bois Junior High School often compared to?
Les Bois Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Les Bois Junior High School?
658 students attend Les Bois Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Les Bois Junior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Les Bois Junior High School?
Les Bois Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Les Bois Junior High School offer ?
Les Bois Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Les Bois Junior High School part of?
Les Bois Junior High School is part of Boise Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Les Bois Junior High School located?
Les Bois Junior High School is located in the Southeast Boise neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 7 other public schools located in Southeast Boise.
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