Lowell Scott Middle School

Summary:

Lowell Scott Middle School is a public middle school in Boise, Idaho, serving 802 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Joint School District No. 2, which is ranked 10th out of 77 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lowell Scott Middle School consistently outperforms state and district averages in ISAT test scores for Math, Science, and English Language Arts. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 56% proficiency in Math, 64.6% in Science, and 68.6% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 42.2%, 41.2%, and 53.3%, respectively. The school also ranks in the top 15% of Idaho middle schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2022-2023 school year. Lowell Scott Middle School excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking in the top 10% of Idaho middle schools for female students, male students, Hispanic students, and white students, as well as the top 25% for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to other nearby middle schools in the Joint School District No. 2, such as Victory Middle School, Eagle Middle School, and Riverglen Junior High School, Lowell Scott Middle School generally outperforms its peers in academic metrics, statewide rankings, and student group performance. This suggests the school may have best practices or resources that could be shared with other schools in the district to improve their performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 13600 West McMillan Road
       Boise, ID  83713-0531


(208) 350-4060

District: Joint School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
26th of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,081 Help


Students who attend Lowell Scott Middle School usually attend:

High:    Centennial High School

Feeder schools for Lowell Scott Middle School:

Elementary:    Frontier Elementary School
    Joplin Elementary School
    McMillan Elementary
    Summerwind Stem Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  802

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.2%
Hispanic:
10.0%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lowell Scott Middle School ranks better than 84.1% of middle schools in Idaho. It also ranks 6th among 11 ranked middle schools in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.08. (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 Lowell Scott Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Joint School District No. 2.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lowell Scott Middle School is $7,081, which is the 4th highest among 11 middle schools in the Joint School District No. 2.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lowell Scott Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowell Scott Middle School 26th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Lowell Scott Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Joint School District No. 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Joint School District No. 2 10th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lowell Scott Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lowell Scott Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 72.34 29th 158 81.6%
2009 65.42 46th 160 71.3%
2010 64.19 47th 166 71.7%
2011 60.79 55th 169 67.5%
2012 62.04 57th 171 66.7%
2013 65.33 55th 173 68.2%
2015 85.15 8th 100 92.0%
2016 85.96 6th 98 93.9%
2017 83.68 13th 131 90.1%
2018 81.56 16th 100 84.0%
2019 75.18 8th 43 81.4%
2021 64.82 12th 42 71.4%
2022 83.62 7th 53 86.8%
2023 84.56 9th 107 91.6%
2024 80.08 26th 164 84.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lowell Scott Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.19 5th 9 44.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lowell Scott Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.38 6th 47 87.2%
2019 61.02 6th 16 62.5%
2021 62.32 2nd 7 71.4%
2022 63.99 2nd 9 77.8%
2023 64.06 6th 27 77.8%
2024 71.89 9th 37 75.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Lowell Scott Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.48 8th 60 86.7%
2019 73.50 7th 28 75.0%
2021 62.40 11th 24 54.2%
2022 81.25 6th 32 81.3%
2023 83.44 7th 51 86.3%
2024 84.01 12th 72 83.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Lowell Scott Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.03 8th 60 86.7%
2019 76.91 6th 28 78.6%
2021 64.27 8th 24 66.7%
2022 83.28 5th 32 84.4%
2023 84.84 6th 51 88.2%
2024 80.20 11th 72 84.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lowell Scott Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 93.81 1st 17 94.1%
2024 88.93 6th 56 89.3%
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Rank History for White students at Lowell Scott Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.94 8th 35 77.1%
2019 70.04 7th 21 66.7%
2021 60.12 8th 18 55.6%
2022 86.24 3rd 29 89.7%
2023 81.02 4th 13 69.2%
2024 83.46 12th 81 85.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Lowell Scott Middle 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 1177 1177
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1274 1274
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1372 1372
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1439 1439
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1249 1249
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1249 1249
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1267 1267
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1186 1186
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1191 1191
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1222 1222
2001 1023 8 30 20 2 n/a n/a 0 1083
2002 1133 17 23 33 2 n/a n/a 0 1208
2003 1133 17 23 33 2 n/a n/a 0 1208
2004 1208 23 38 30 6 n/a n/a 0 1305
2005 908 17 31 31 3 n/a n/a 0 990
2006 873 15 38 37 3 n/a n/a 0 966
2007 1070 21 37 62 7 n/a n/a 0 1197
2008 1051 18 88 72 6 n/a n/a 0 1235
2009 1038 18 48 76 7 n/a n/a 0 1187
2010 936 23 37 119 10 n/a n/a 0 1125
2011 887 28 40 116 5 2 29 0 1107
2012 875 26 41 93 6 2 28 0 1071
2013 885 28 46 81 7 1 22 0 1070
2014 849 42 43 78 9 1 27 0 1049
2015 802 34 35 79 11 1 28 0 990
2016 804 33 28 88 9 2 36 0 1000
2017 812 23 43 99 12 3 38 0 1030
2018 835 31 38 100 4 3 48 0 1059
2019 823 34 42 95 3 2 46 0 1045
2020 806 42 27 94 2 2 41 0 1014
2021 627 34 27 72 3 2 31 0 796
2022 645 24 26 86 4 2 50 0 837
2023 619 21 29 80 5 0 48 0 802

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lowell Scott Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1177 55.3 21.2 2.4
1992 1274 60.1 21.1 4.3
1993 1372 65.2 21.0 5.3
1994 1439 68.0 21.2 5.8
1995 1249 60.2 20.7 4.9
1996 1249 60.2 20.7 4.9
1997 1267 60.4 21.0 5.8
1998 1186 59.0 20.1 7.1
1999 1191 60.4 19.7 11.2
2000 1222 61.3 19.9 11.1
2001 1083 56.3 19.2 9.8
2002 1208 57.3 21.1 13.1
2003 1208 57.3 21.1 13.1
2004 1305 64.3 20.3 12
2005 990 50.4 19.6 15.7
2006 966 51.8 18.6 12.3
2007 1197 62.1 19.3 16.2
2008 1235 59.4 20.8 19.2
2009 1187 59.8 19.8 25.8
2010 1125 57.9 19.4 28.4
2011 1107 59.1 18.7 32.1
2012 1071 55.5 19.2 37.6
2013 1070 54.7 19.5 35
2014 1049 54.4 19.2 35.6
2015 990 55.0 18.0 35.1
2016 1000 55.0 18.1 27.3
2017 1030 54.7 18.8 31
2018 1059 56.5 18.7 30.7
2019 1045 54.3 19.2 30.1
2020 1014 55.1 18.3 30.6
2021 796 50.6 15.7 23
2022 837 46.0 18.1 11.8
2023 802 41.6 19.2 24.4

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 Lowell Scott Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1177 55.3 21.2 2.4
1992 1274 60.1 21.1 4.3
1993 1372 65.2 21.0 5.3
1994 1439 68.0 21.2 5.8
1995 1249 60.2 20.7 4.9
1996 1249 60.2 20.7 4.9
1997 1267 60.4 21.0 5.8
1998 1186 59.0 20.1 7.1
1999 1191 60.4 19.7 11.2
2000 1222 61.3 19.9 11.1
2001 1083 56.3 19.2 9.8
2002 1208 57.3 21.1 13.1
2003 1208 57.3 21.1 13.1
2004 1305 64.3 20.3 12
2005 990 50.4 19.6 15.7
2006 966 51.8 18.6 12.3
2007 1197 62.1 19.3 16.2
2008 1235 59.4 20.8 19.2
2009 1187 59.8 19.8 25.8
2010 1125 57.9 19.4 28.4
2011 1107 59.1 18.7 32.1
2012 1071 55.5 19.2 37.6
2013 1070 54.7 19.5 35
2014 1049 54.4 19.2 35.6
2015 990 55.0 18.0 35.1
2016 1000 55.0 18.1 27.3
2017 1030 54.7 18.8 31
2018 1059 56.5 18.7 30.7
2019 1045 54.3 19.2 30.1
2020 1014 55.1 18.3 30.6
2021 796 50.6 15.7 23
2022 837 46.0 18.1 11.8
2023 802 41.6 19.2 24.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lowell Scott Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $609 (8.6%) $6,472 (91.4%) $7,081

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lowell Scott Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 8th of 43 Middle schoolsRanks 9th of 107 Middle schools
 10.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Lowell Scott Middle School)52.350.4
 1.9%
   6th Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)54.551.3
 3.2%
   6th Grade Math (Idaho)4339.4
 3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lowell Scott Middle School)68.966.7
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)69.367.4
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)55.350
 5.3%
7th Grade Math (Lowell Scott Middle School)59.658.7
 0.9%
   7th Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)62.957.7
 5.2%
   7th Grade Math (Idaho)45.741.3
 4.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lowell Scott Middle School)70.975.7
 4.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)73.870.9
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)57.753.8
 3.9%
8th Grade Math (Lowell Scott Middle School)51.451.9
 0.5%
   8th Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)57.849.4
 8.4%
   8th Grade Math (Idaho)40.736.8
 3.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lowell Scott Middle School)69.570.9
 1.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)68.166
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)53.551.8
 1.7%
All Grades Math (Lowell Scott Middle School)54.353.7
 0.6%
   All Grades Math (Joint School District No. 2)58.957.7
 1.2%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Lowell Scott Middle School)70.665.5
 5.1%
   All Grades Science (Joint School District No. 2)73.357.5
 15.8%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lowell Scott Middle School)69.871.1
 1.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)6868.7
 0.7%
   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 Students1045802
 23.3%
African American3421
 38.2%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian4229
 31%
Hispanic9580
 15.8%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White823619
 24.8%
Two or More Races4648
 4.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.1%24.4%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lowell Scott Middle School

Students at Lowell Scott Middle School are 77% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 802 students attended Lowell Scott Middle School.

Lowell Scott Middle School ranks 26th of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lowell Scott Middle School usually go on to attend Centennial High School


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