Serving 533 students in grades 7-9, South Junior High School ranks in the bottom 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 29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Junior High School serves the northwest part of Boise, ID, covering an area of approximately 7.1 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of its attendance zone is about 1.5 miles, while the furthest edge is 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Junior High School's student population of 533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
South Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Junior High School is 0.57, 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
#537 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
21%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
8%
1%
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White
62%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Junior High School's ranking?
South Junior High School is ranked #537 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are South Junior High School often compared to?
South Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend South Junior High School?
533 students attend South Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of South Junior High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Junior High School?
South Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Junior High School offer ?
South Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Junior High School part of?
South Junior High School is part of Boise Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is South Junior High School located?
South Junior High School is located in the Boise Bench neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 10 other public schools located in Boise Bench.
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