For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,108 students in the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise, ID.
The top ranked public middle schools in West Boise are Lowell Scott Middle School, Inspire Virtual Charter School and Fairmont Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Boise, Boise, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lowell Scott Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13600 West Mcmillan Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 350-4060
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 350-4060
Grades: 6-8
| 794 students
Rank: #22.
Inspire Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9550 Bethel Court
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 322-4002
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 322-4002
Grades: K-12
| 1,150 students
Rank: #33.
Fairmont Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2121 North Cole Road
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4790
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4790
Grades: 7-9
| 633 students
Rank: #44.
Isucceed Virtual High School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6148 North Discovery Way Suite
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 375-3116
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 375-3116
Grades: 7-12
| 932 students
Rank: #55.
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12639 Explorer Drive Suite 18
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 287-3668
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 287-3668
Grades: 6-12
| 171 students
Rank: #66.
Empower Connections Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Steelhead Way #164
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise, ID include Lowell Scott Middle School, Inspire Virtual Charter School and Fairmont Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise?
7 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise?
the neighborhood of West Boise, Boise public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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