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Boise Independent District


At a glance
33rdof 96 Idaho districts▲ 4
Better than 65% of Idaho districts
8169 West Victory Road
Boise, ID 83709-4164
·(208) 338-3400·All Idaho district rankings →
Statewide performance 2016–2025
2025: better than 65.6% of districts
52
Schools
22,134
Students
7
5-star schools
Top rankedWashington Elementary School2nd of 337 Idaho elementary schools
Biggest riser
Owyhee Elementary School up 104 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Frank Church High School 8.8 students per teacher
Newly ranked this year
Dallas Harris Elementary School
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★
0★
9 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Boise Independent District in Idaho operates a diverse network of 51 schools, including 35 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a wide range of students, with a focus on academic excellence and providing specialized programs to meet the needs of the community.

Several schools within the district stand out as top performers, including Highlands Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, Collister Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School, and Hidden Springs Elementary School. These schools consistently achieve high proficiency rates in both math and English Language Arts, with several ranked among the top 32 elementary schools in the state of Idaho.

While the district as a whole performs well compared to the state average, there is significant variation in school performance. Some schools, such as Koelsch Elementary and Taft Elementary, struggle with lower proficiency rates. The data suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, with schools serving higher percentages of students from low-income families tending to have lower proficiency rates. The district's focus on early childhood education and specialized programs, such as the Treasure Valley Math/Science school, highlights its commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience for all students.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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