Serving 717 students in grades 7-9, West 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 33% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 717 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Junior High serves the northwest part of Boise, ID, covering an area of approximately 21.7 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 2.6 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest point from the school is about 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Junior High School's student population of 717 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
717 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
22 students
School Motto
Preparing citizens through education and tradition.
School Rankings
West Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Junior High School is 0.44, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#344 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-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 West Junior High School's ranking?
West Junior High School is ranked #344 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are West Junior High School often compared to?
West Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend West Junior High School?
717 students attend West Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of West Junior High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Junior High School?
West Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Junior High School offer ?
West Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Junior High School part of?
West Junior High School is part of Boise Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is West Junior High School located?
West Junior High School is located in the Southwest Ada County Alliance neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 12 other public schools located in Southwest Ada County Alliance.
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