Summary:
Zip code 83716 in Boise, Idaho is home to 4 schools in the Boise Independent District, serving 2,150 students across two elementary schools (PK–6) and two junior high schools (6–9 or 7–9), with no high schools in the immediate area. Every school in this zip code outperforms both the district and state averages in math and English language arts, making this a notably strong cluster within a district rated 3 stars and ranked 41st out of 101 districts in Idaho.
Dallas Harris Elementary School is the standout performer, ranking 28th among 346 Idaho elementary schools (92nd percentile, 5 stars) with 73.8% math and 74.8% ELA proficiency. Its performance improved dramatically from the 84th percentile in 2024–2025 to the 92nd percentile in 2025–2026. East Junior High School is the strongest middle school, ranking 21st among 174 middle schools (88th percentile, 4 stars) with remarkable consistency across three years (22nd, 22nd, 21st) and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (13.9%) in the zip code. Les Bois Junior High School is close behind at the 83rd percentile, while Trail Wind Elementary is the weakest, having fallen from the 75th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 59th percentile, with 5th grade math proficiency at just 33.8%.
Families should note that Dallas Harris Elementary School combines the highest scores with the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (8.06%), yet also has the highest chronic absenteeism (20.3%) — a reminder that high achievement and attendance challenges can coexist. Elementary schools (Trail Wind Elementary and Dallas Harris Elementary School) have chronic absenteeism near 19–20%, above the state average of 13.8%, while middle schools are closer to 14%. Free/reduced lunch participation ranges from 8.06% to 20.97%, showing meaningful socioeconomic diversity within a single zip code. With no high school in 83716, students must leave the area for grades 10–12. Overall, families in this area have strong school options, though Trail Wind Elementary's declining trend is worth monitoring.
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