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Enrollment
717
Middle
DISTRICT 641 · STATE 507
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT·NCES 160036000987
WEST JUNIOR HIGH
8371 WEST SALT CREEK COURT, BOISE, ID 83709 · (208) 854-6450 · Ada County
GRADES 07–09MIDDLE12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL717 STUDENTS
C-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 24% of Idaho public middle schools
- C-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Idaho public middle schools
Student : Teacher
17.6:1
41 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · STATE 17.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
37%
268 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 46%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 246 | 34% |
| Grade 8 | 232 | 32% |
| Grade 9 | 239 | 33% |
Student demographics
43%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 44% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
WEST JUNIOR HIGH→TIMBERLINE HIGH SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
ISAT 2024-25 . % ProficientEnglish Language Arts
47.5%
ID avg 53.4%
Math
35.7%
ID avg 43.5%
What this means: On the ISAT, Idaho's statewide test, about 48 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 36 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Idaho schools, those numbers are about 53 and 44.
Source: ISAT. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like WEST JUNIOR HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST JUNIOR HIGH this school | 717 | 37.4% | N/A |
| ROBERT STUART MIDDLE SCHOOL TWIN FALLS | 690 | 43.5% | N/A |
| KUNA MIDDLE SCHOOL KUNA | 672 | 43.8% | N/A |
| SANDCREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL IDAHO FALLS | 592 | 33.6% | N/A |
| LOWELL SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL BOISE | 773 | 35.2% | N/A |
| LEWIS & CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL MERIDIAN | 898 | 40.9% | N/A |
Matched among Idaho middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where WEST JUNIOR HIGH ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Idaho | In Ada County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 35.7% | #62 of 100 | #17 of 19 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 47.5% | #69 of 101 | #16 of 19 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 717 | #29 of 114 | #11 of 22 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.6:1 | #42 of 98 | #7 of 19 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 43.3% | #39 of 98 | #9 of 19 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 37.4% | #70 of 104 | #9 of 20 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -18.2% | #20 of 62 | #9 of 15 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
717
+22 (+3%) vs 2020
-11% since 2010-11, when it was 807
Student : Teacher
17.6:1
was 14.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 717 | 40.8 | 17.6:1 | 37% (268) |
| 2023-24 | 746 | 43.5 | 17.1:1 | 30% (224) |
| 2022-23 | 804 | 47.5 | 16.9:1 | 27% (219) |
| 2020-21 | 695 | 47 | 14.8:1 | 26% (184) |
| 2017-18 | 877 | 51.4 | 17.1:1 | 30% (267) |
| 2015-16 | 897 | 50 | 17.9:1 | 34% (309) |
| 2010-11 | 807 | 48 | 16.8:1 | 15% (125) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for WEST JUNIOR HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students down 18% (877 to 717); teachers down 21% (51.4 to 40.8).
About WEST JUNIOR HIGH
WEST JUNIOR HIGH is a medium-sized middle school serving families in BOISE, Idaho. The school's 717 students are in grades 7 through 9. Enrollment is 41% higher than the average for middle schools in Idaho, which is about 507.
The district, BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT, operates 52 schools serving 22,134 students.
White students account for 73% of enrollment at WEST JUNIOR HIGH. Other groups include 16% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 2% Black, and 2% Asian. The county population is about 83% White. WEST JUNIOR HIGH has a diversity index of 43%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.6:1 at WEST JUNIOR HIGH, with 40.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. Middle schools in Idaho have a similar average ratio of 17.1:1. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 37% of enrollment.
The allk12 Grade for WEST JUNIOR HIGH is C-. Compared with Idaho public middle schools, the school scored higher than 24% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
In Ada County (population about 518,935), median household income is about $91,502, roughly 45% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. WEST JUNIOR HIGH is one of 156 public schools in Ada County, which together enroll about 80,006 students.
FRANK CHURCH HIGH SCHOOL is the closest public school, about 0.2 miles away in a straight line. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
For locale, NCES codes WEST JUNIOR HIGH as City: Mid-size.
The student count in 2024-25 was 717, 3% above the 695 of 2020-21. The number of students per teacher rose from 14.8 to 17.6 over 4 years.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for WEST JUNIOR HIGH covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Ada County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
518,935
Census ACS
Median income
$91,502
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
45%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
156
80,006 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
- BOISE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,512 students
- BORAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,308 students
- TIMBERLINE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,307 students
- CAPITAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,170 students
- NORTH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddle · 886 students
- FAIRMONT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddle · 659 students
Other schools in BOISE
- CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,743 students
- BOISE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,512 students
- BORAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,308 students
- TIMBERLINE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,307 students
- iSUCCEED VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,290 students
- INSPIRE VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOOLCombined · 1,210 students
Other West Junior High schools
4 other US public schools in 5 states are named West Junior High. WEST JUNIOR HIGH is the largest of the 5.
- West Junior High SchoolOklahoma City, OK · 605 students
- WEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLWEST MEMPHIS, AR · 461 students
- West Jr High SchoolBelleville, IL · 364 students
- West Junior High SchoolOakland, TN · 340 students
Nearby schools
- FRANK CHURCH HIGH SCHOOL0.2 mi · 381
- DEHRYL A DENNIS PROF-TECH CENTER0.2 mi · 3
- BOISE ONLINE SCHOOL - SECONDARY0.3 mi · 254
- BOISE ONLINE SCHOOL - ELEMENTARY0.3 mi · 20
- MAPLE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.6 mi · 370
- SILVER SAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.9 mi · 250
Frequently asked questions
About WEST JUNIOR HIGHWhat is the total enrollment at WEST JUNIOR HIGH?
WEST JUNIOR HIGH enrolls approximately 717 students in grades 07-09.
Is WEST JUNIOR HIGH an elementary, middle, or high school?
WEST JUNIOR HIGH is a middle school covering grades 07-09.
How many teachers does WEST JUNIOR HIGH have?
WEST JUNIOR HIGH employs 41 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.6:1.
What is the student diversity at WEST JUNIOR HIGH?
Student demographics at WEST JUNIOR HIGH are roughly 73% White, 16% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is WEST JUNIOR HIGH in?
WEST JUNIOR HIGH is part of BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.