Hillside Junior High School

Public 7-9

 3536 Hill Road
       Boise, ID  83703-4717


(208) 854-5120

District: Boise Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
58th of 107 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,075 Help


Students who attend Hillside Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Boise Senior High School

Feeder schools for Hillside Junior High School:

Elementary:    Collister Elementary School
    Cynthia Mann Elementary School
    Hidden Springs Elementary School
    Taft Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  603

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.5%
African American:
10.4%
Hispanic:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.5% Help


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Compare Details Hillside Junior High School ranks worse than 54.2% of middle schools in Idaho. It also ranks 4th among 8 ranked middle schools in the Boise Independent District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.84. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.5%), African American (10.4%), Hispanic (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hillside Junior High School is 16.2, which is the 4th best among 8 middle schools in the Boise Independent District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hillside Junior High School is $10,075, which is the 3rd highest among 8 middle schools in the Boise Independent District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hillside Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillside Junior High School 58th of 107 Idaho public middle schools. (See Hillside Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Boise Independent District:

SchoolDigger ranks Boise Independent District 22nd of 56 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hillside Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Hillside Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 72.64 28th 158 82.3%
2009 73.86 25th 160 84.4%
2010 65.12 43rd 166 74.1%
2011 56.02 74th 169 56.2%
2012 29.67 142nd 171 17.0%
2013 31.15 131st 173 24.3%
2015 50.72 40th 100 60.0%
2016 46.29 46th 98 53.1%
2017 27.78 95th 131 27.5%
2018 44.92 55th 100 45.0%
2019 40.45 27th 43 37.2%
2021 51.97 18th 42 57.1%
2022 46.98 29th 53 45.3%
2023 41.84 58th 107 45.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hillside Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.50 7th 7 0.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Hillside Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.78 33rd 60 45.0%
2021 44.32 15th 24 37.5%
2023 43.72 32nd 51 37.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Hillside Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.75 35th 60 41.7%
2021 49.11 13th 24 45.8%
2023 26.58 38th 51 25.5%
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Rank History for White students at Hillside Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.33 22nd 35 37.1%
2021 47.44 10th 18 44.4%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Hillside Junior High School Test Scores
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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Open Quote This school protects students who sexually assault other students. Close Quote


by a student
Sunday, December 17, 2017

Open Quote I don’t like that It is the worst junior high school I got bullied and annoyed Iam sick of some the teachers I had Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hillside Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 765 765
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 823 823
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 899 899
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 867 867
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 895 895
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 895 895
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 889 889
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 917 917
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 570 570
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 544 544
2001 555 11 8 34 1 n/a n/a 0 609
2002 418 9 11 21 6 n/a n/a 0 465
2003 418 9 11 21 6 n/a n/a 0 465
2004 409 10 6 28 4 n/a n/a 0 457
2005 401 13 4 27 5 n/a n/a 0 450
2006 401 11 5 21 6 n/a n/a 0 444
2007 386 14 8 24 6 n/a n/a 0 438
2008 415 9 11 29 4 n/a n/a 0 468
2009 381 9 19 30 3 n/a n/a 0 442
2010 416 18 29 26 3 n/a n/a 0 492
2011 427 17 11 23 0 1 10 0 489
2012 424 28 31 43 0 1 16 0 543
2013 458 44 40 40 0 2 15 0 599
2014 452 58 30 44 3 8 11 0 606
2015 458 59 26 28 3 4 13 0 591
2016 481 52 21 34 5 4 10 0 607
2017 509 65 27 47 1 2 17 0 668
2018 519 75 23 53 2 3 14 0 689
2019 496 63 16 57 2 2 17 0 653
2020 472 76 15 60 0 3 26 0 652
2021 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022 435 73 13 56 2 2 26 0 607
2023 443 63 21 54 1 0 21 0 603

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hillside Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 765 44.1 17.3 22.6
1992 823 43.9 18.7 24.9
1993 899 45.8 19.6 23.9
1994 867 44.6 19.4 17.9
1995 895 46.5 19.2 16.3
1996 895 46.5 19.2 16.3
1997 889 49.2 18.1 16.6
1998 917 49.2 18.6 18.1
1999 570 36.3 15.7 25.6
2000 544 34.9 15.6 24.6
2001 609 36.0 16.9 24.5
2002 465 29.6 15.7 33.1
2003 465 29.6 15.7 33.1
2004 457 30.0 15.2 36.1
2005 450 27.9 16.1 42.7
2006 444 28.5 15.6 39.6
2007 438 31.7 13.8 35.2
2008 468 33.0 14.2 37.2
2009 442 30.0 14.7 39.4
2010 492 30.1 16.3 50
2011 489 32.4 15.0 48.5
2012 543 34.9 15.5 47.3
2013 599 36.0 16.6 47.9
2014 606 33.9 17.8 42.7
2015 591 36.0 16.4 42
2016 607 37.0 16.4 39.4
2017 668 39.3 16.9 39.7
2018 689 41.0 16.8 36.9
2019 653 37.5 17.4 30.3
2020 652 37.6 17.3 30.4
2021 0 n/a n/a n/a
2022 607 34.3 17.6 18.9
2023 603 37.2 16.2 26.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hillside Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 765 44.1 17.3 22.6
1992 823 43.9 18.7 24.9
1993 899 45.8 19.6 23.9
1994 867 44.6 19.4 17.9
1995 895 46.5 19.2 16.3
1996 895 46.5 19.2 16.3
1997 889 49.2 18.1 16.6
1998 917 49.2 18.6 18.1
1999 570 36.3 15.7 25.6
2000 544 34.9 15.6 24.6
2001 609 36.0 16.9 24.5
2002 465 29.6 15.7 33.1
2003 465 29.6 15.7 33.1
2004 457 30.0 15.2 36.1
2005 450 27.9 16.1 42.7
2006 444 28.5 15.6 39.6
2007 438 31.7 13.8 35.2
2008 468 33.0 14.2 37.2
2009 442 30.0 14.7 39.4
2010 492 30.1 16.3 50
2011 489 32.4 15.0 48.5
2012 543 34.9 15.5 47.3
2013 599 36.0 16.6 47.9
2014 606 33.9 17.8 42.7
2015 591 36.0 16.4 42
2016 607 37.0 16.4 39.4
2017 668 39.3 16.9 39.7
2018 689 41.0 16.8 36.9
2019 653 37.5 17.4 30.3
2020 652 37.6 17.3 30.4
2021 0 n/a n/a n/a
2022 607 34.3 17.6 18.9
2023 603 37.2 16.2 26.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hillside Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $866 (8.6%) $9,208 (91.4%) $10,075

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hillside Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 27th of 43 Middle schoolsRanks 58th of 107 Middle schools
 8.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Hillside Junior High School)44.343
 1.3%
   7th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)45.744.3
 1.4%
   7th Grade Math (Idaho)45.741.6
 4.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillside Junior High School)59.851.7
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)56.956.2
 0.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)57.753.8
 3.9%
8th Grade Math (Hillside Junior High School)39.832.6
 7.2%
   8th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)42.438.3
 4.1%
   8th Grade Math (Idaho)40.735.9
 4.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillside Junior High School)58.452.1
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)52.953.8
 0.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)53.551.8
 1.7%
All Grades Math (Hillside Junior High School)4236
 6%
   All Grades Math (Boise Independent District)46.545.5
 1%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Hillside Junior High School)45.735.8
 9.9%
   All Grades Science (Boise Independent District)58.740.8
 17.9%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hillside Junior High School)59.151.9
 7.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)57.355.5
 1.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students653603
 7.7%
African American6363
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1621
 31.3%
Hispanic5754
 5.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White496443
 10.7%
Two or More Races1721
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.3%26.5%
 3.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillside Junior High School

Students who attend Hillside Junior High School usually go on to attend Boise Senior High School

Students at Hillside Junior High School are 73% White, 10% African American, 9% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Hillside Junior High School ranks 58th of 107 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 603 students attended Hillside Junior High School.


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