For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,714 students in 83709, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 83709, ID are Lake Hazel Middle School, West Junior High School and Boise Online School - Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 83709 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 83709, ID have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best 83709, ID Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Hazel Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11625 La Grange Street
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4375
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4375
Gr: 6-8 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
West Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8371 West Salt Creek Court
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-6450
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-6450
Gr: 7-9 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Boise Online School - Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8169 West Victory Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-4000
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-4000
Gr: 7-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Empower Connections Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9550 Bethel Court
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Frank Church High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8051 West Salt Creek Court
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5650
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5650
Gr: 7-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Dehryl A Dennis Prof-tech Center
Vocational School
8201 West Victory Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5810
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5810
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 83709, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 83709, ID include Lake Hazel Middle School, West Junior High School and Boise Online School - Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in 83709?
7 public middle schools are located in 83709.
What is the racial composition of students in 83709?
83709 public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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