Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Summerwind Stem Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Summerwind School of Math and Science serves the northern part of Boise, ID, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.6 miles from the school to the boundary and up to 1 mile to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summerwind Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Summerwind Stem Academy's student population of 370 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Summerwind Stem Academy 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 Summerwind Stem Academy is 0.48, 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
#102 out of 704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Summerwind Stem Academy's ranking?
Summerwind Stem Academy is ranked #102 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Summerwind Stem Academy often compared to?
Summerwind Stem Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Summerwind Stem Academy?
370 students attend Summerwind Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Summerwind Stem Academy students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summerwind Stem Academy?
Summerwind Stem Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Summerwind Stem Academy offer ?
Summerwind Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summerwind Stem Academy part of?
Summerwind Stem Academy is part of Joint School District No. 2.
In what neighborhood is Summerwind Stem Academy located?
Summerwind Stem Academy is located in the West Boise neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 21 other public schools located in West Boise.
School Reviews
Review Summerwind Stem Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
