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Les Bois Junior High School

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Les Bois Junior High School ranks 29 th of 177 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-9

29^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 177 Idaho Middle Schools

Better than 84% of Idaho middle schools

Summary

Les Bois Junior High School is a public middle school in Boise, ID, serving 658 students in grades 6 through 9 as part of the Boise Independent District. The school earned a 4-star rating and ranked 29th out of 174 Idaho middle schools in 2025-26, placing it in the 83rd percentile statewide. Its ranking has climbed from the 49th percentile in 2018-19 to 83rd today, peaking at 89th in 2024-25, when it was the top-ranked junior high in its district.

Academically, the school far exceeds district and state averages. In 2025-26, 64.2% of students were proficient in math versus 46.4% districtwide and 43.1% statewide; ELA proficiency was 65.2%, and 8th-grade science hit 58.0%. Science is a particular strength, with 8th graders nearly matching East Junior High School's 58.6% and surpassing all other nearby schools. Among same-district peers, only East and North Junior High School compare favorably; schools like Fairmont Junior High School (24.8% math), South Junior High School (34.7%), and Riverglen Junior High School (35%) trail far behind. Notably, Les Bois serves 6th graders while most comparable Boise junior highs begin at 7th grade, making its results especially impressive.

Les Bois also excels at attendance and efficiency. Its 14.8% chronic absenteeism rate in 2025-26 is well below the district's 22.5%, though it rose from 9.1% the prior year—a trend worth monitoring. The school spends about $9,051 per student, less than several lower-performing nearby schools, and maintains a 16.9 student-teacher ratio, indicating efficient operations. With a free/reduced lunch rate around 21%, Les Bois serves a comparatively advantaged population, consistent with similarly performing peers. Overall, the school combines strong academics, steady improvement, and solid attendance, making it a standout choice for Boise families.

658

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,051

Per pupil spending ?

21%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4150 East Grand Forest Drive
Boise, ID 83716-7198

(208) 854-5340

District: Boise Independent District

Students who attend Les Bois Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Timberline High School

Feeder schools for Les Bois Junior High School:

Elementary:	Liberty Elementary School
	Owyhee Early Learning Center
	Trail Wind Elementary
	White Pine Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.9%

Hispanic:

8.8%

Two or more races:

8.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 79th percentile in 2015 → 84th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Idaho average (62% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Idaho middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg48%

Idaho avg47%

29^th of 177

Idaho public middle schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 19 pts since 2016

From top 36% (2016) to top 16% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 8Middle Schools in the Boise Independent District

41^st of 104Boise Independent District among Idaho districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2026	80.1	29 of 177	83.6%	★★★★☆
2025	83.5	19 of 166	88.6%	★★★★☆
2024	76.2	32 of 164	80.5%	★★★★☆
2023	71.7	20 of 107	81.3%	★★★★☆
2022	78.2	12 of 53	77.4%	★★★★☆
2019	45.2	22 of 43	48.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.2	44 of 100	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.3	48 of 131	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.9	35 of 98	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	76.6	21 of 100	79.0%	★★★★☆
2013	75.4	27 of 173	84.4%	★★★★☆
2012	77.5	19 of 171	88.9%	★★★★☆
2011	78.9	10 of 169	94.1%	★★★★★
2010	74.7	20 of 166	88.0%	★★★★☆
2009	77.4	19 of 160	88.1%	★★★★☆
2008	81.9	12 of 158	92.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	74.3	15 of 72	79.2%	★★★★☆
2023	56.3	18 of 51	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.3	12 of 28	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.2	24 of 60	60.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	34.0	32 of 47	31.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	77.6	14 of 72	80.6%	★★★★☆
2023	75.7	9 of 51	82.4%	★★★★☆
2019	34.4	20 of 28	28.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.4	28 of 60	53.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	69.8	17 of 81	79.0%	★★★★☆
2023	50.2	10 of 13	23.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.1	13 of 18	27.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	23.8	18 of 21	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.8	23 of 35	34.3%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2024)81st percentile~ school

Female (2024)79th percentile~ school

White (2024)79th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)32nd percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Idaho (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts65%+11 vs state

Math64%+21 vs state

Science58%+15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ISAT Math (2026)				ISAT Science (2026)	ISAT English Language Arts (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Les Bois Junior High School	Public	6-9	4150 East Grand Forest Drive	Boise	83716	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 854-5340	658	39	16.9	21.0%	473 (71.9%)	16 (2.4%)	58 (8.8%)	49 (7.4%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.1%)	53 (8.1%)	80.1	29^th of 177 public middle schools	83.6%		83.5	19^th of 166 public middle schools	88.6%	10		68.2	59.8	64.2	58.0		69.7	60.2	65.2	$9,051	$582	$8,468
East Junior High School	Public	7-9	5600 East Warm Springs Avenue	Boise	83716	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 854-4730	620	35	17.8	13.7%	439 (70.8%)	9 (1.5%)	68 (11.0%)	72 (11.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.0%)	86.3	21^st of 177 public middle schools	88.1%		82	22^nd of 166 public middle schools	86.7%	1		73.5	67.7	70.4	58.6		68.5	69.5	69.1	$9,315	$771	$8,545
South Junior High School	Public	7-9	3101 Cassia Street	Boise	83705	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 854-6110	533	37	14.5	97.0%	329 (61.7%)	44 (8.3%)	114 (21.4%)	12 (2.3%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	27 (5.1%)	27.2	138^th of 177 public middle schools	22.0%					(n/a)		27.4	41.8	34.7	33.1		38.9	52.8	45.8	$11,445	$758	$10,687
North Junior High School	Public	7-9	1105 North 13th Street	Boise	83702	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 854-5740	886	47	18.7	20.5%	690 (77.9%)	33 (3.7%)	102 (11.5%)	12 (1.4%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (5.0%)	81.5	25^th of 177 public middle schools	85.9%		66.7	41^st of 166 public middle schools	75.3%	16		65.5	65.1	65.3	53.3		68.3	67.2	67.8	$8,791	$618	$8,174
West Junior High	Public	7-9	8371 West Salt Creek Court	Boise	83709	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 854-6450	717	41	17.5	37.4%	525 (73.2%)	15 (2.1%)	117 (16.3%)	15 (2.1%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.6%)	32.9	120^th of 177 public middle schools	32.2%		28.4	127^th of 166 public middle schools	23.5%	7		47.4	34.6	40.7	32.2		52.1	45.3	48.5	$9,693	$868	$8,825
Fairmont Junior High School	Public	7-9	2121 North Cole Road	Boise	83704	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 854-4790	659	43	15.4		336 (51.0%)	53 (8.0%)	216 (32.8%)	16 (2.4%)	4 (0.6%)	6 (0.9%)	28 (4.2%)	10.5	166^th of 177 public middle schools	6.2%					(n/a)		25.1	24.4	24.8	25.5		41.9	32.2	37.1	$10,023	$750	$9,273
Hillside Junior High School	Public	7-9	3536 Hill Road	Boise	83703	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 854-5120	561	36	15.6	26.2%	439 (78.3%)	36 (6.4%)	41 (7.3%)	13 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.3%)	45.5	88^th of 177 public middle schools	50.3%		48.9	80^th of 166 public middle schools	51.8%	8		48.5	43.6	45.9	40.9		54.7	50.6	52.5	$10,075	$866	$9,208
Lake Hazel Middle School	Public	6-8	11625 La Grange Street	Boise	83709	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 855-4375	986	53	18.7	39.0%	703 (71.3%)	55 (5.6%)	110 (11.2%)	41 (4.2%)	3 (0.3%)	9 (0.9%)	65 (6.6%)	71.2	41^st of 177 public middle schools	76.8%		64.5	44^th of 166 public middle schools	73.5%	3	51.6	54.4	60.6	55.7	60.5	55.4	62.4	66.2	61.5	$6,611	$609	$6,002
Lewis & Clark Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	4141 East Pine Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	(n/a)	No	(208) 350-4270	898	42	21.2	40.9%	597 (66.5%)	28 (3.1%)	177 (19.7%)	32 (3.6%)	3 (0.3%)	6 (0.7%)	55 (6.1%)	60.2	58^th of 177 public middle schools	67.2%		59.1	56^th of 166 public middle schools	66.3%	2	45.7	45.1	44.4	45.1	49.5	66.8	62.7	62.5	63.9	$6,819	$655	$6,164
Riverglen Junior High School	Public	7-9	6801 North Gary Lane	Boise	83714	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 854-5910	497	36	13.6	37.8%	360 (72.4%)	19 (3.8%)	77 (15.5%)	12 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	25 (5.0%)	33	119^th of 177 public middle schools	32.8%		41.8	95^th of 166 public middle schools	42.8%	24		34.8	35.1	35.0	41.7		52.8	47.9	50.3	$11,760	$1,178	$10,582

Frequently Asked Questions about Les Bois Junior High School

How many students attend Les Bois Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 658 students attended Les Bois Junior High School.

Is Les Bois Junior High School a good school?

Les Bois Junior High School ranks 29^th of 177 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Les Bois Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Les Bois Junior High School usually go on to attend Timberline High School

What is the racial makeup of Les Bois Junior High School?

Students at Les Bois Junior High School are 72% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

What district is Les Bois Junior High School in?

Boise Independent District

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