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Lowell Scott Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1107 students

 
 
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3 stars

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Posted October 7, 2011

I understand some of your fustration. But it is only a bad experience if you make it. For example, how could you make that grade better? How could that argument have been handled better? How could I understand that teacher's expectations a little more clearly? If you look at things with a positive question in mind, things could make much more sense and could be potentially easier in the future. Personally, I think it is a great school with great programs run by great teachers. I am in the GT (gifted and talented) program in the sixth grade and I love all that we do and the instructors that make it possible. If you participate in the GT program, you will meet fun people like mr. Meyers and mrs. Leitzinger. An overall great place.


Posted April 22, 2011

I have never disliked a school until we my child attended Lowell Scott. I made a point to meet all the teachers and some didn't know which child mine was in their classroom. I initially went in to talk to the principal at the beginning of the year and introduce myself to staff and never once have I been asked to participate in any way. Only one teacher has ever called all year, and bullies are ignored. I have seen so much gang activity at age 12. We will not be attending next year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2010

This school is absolutely amazing no matter what anyone else says, its great. Best experiece of my entire life, they have great teachers and it is a very loving school that accepts everyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 2, 2010

Lowell Scott is the best school ever! I have As in every class! People who think it it is bad should really listen in class more, so you can get better grades! It is not the school's fault!
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 23, 2010

lowell scott middle school is by farTHE WORST school i have ever attended! they do try, however, so many students are getting pregnant, using drugs, or alcohol! there is some definite problems with this school with the disiplinary action! im apologize for this statement, however this was one of the worst experiences ive had a school


Posted May 11, 2009

lowell scott middle school is totally FABULOUS!!! i love it and would reccomend it to everyone!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 25, 2008

This school has a fabulous academic program. They offer different teachings for different students. There's the Primera program for more arts-centered students and they also offer the GATE program for smarter children of which I am a part of. The teachers were great and although the school is very cliquey I had an overall good experience at this school
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 10, 2008

There is an atmosphere of failure at this school. The teachers, counsellors, staff and students expect D's and F's. There is embarrassed or shocked when assignments aren't done and there are few consequences for such behavior. I feel as if I am the only one in the school environment that's telling my child that zeros and failing grades are not acceptable and unfortunately, my children are choosing to listen to the other voices. I've asked the teachers and counsellors to hold my kids back if they fail and almost without exception tell me it's against their policy. They tell me that there are other kids doing more poorly than mine! Doesn't that mean there is a problem? I am going to pull them out of this school and either find another school that will support my standards or I'll do the computer- based program offered online and supervise the kids myself.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2008

Poor parent information in this day and age. Teachers do not keep information updated on the website. Teachers not teaching in some cases.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 24, 2008

I went to this school for a year and it was the worst year of my life. The teachers weren't helpful at all and i got into a fight every week, oh by the way i am a girl. I left after on year to go to crossroads middle for two years and got straight A's. This school is seriously horrible.


Posted February 7, 2008

I think that this school is by far he best. Mr.Arnell is an awesome spainsh teacher. He dosnt make you learn from the book, he helps you and teachs you right! The teachers are awesome! Go Team Discovery.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 19, 2008

This is the best school there ever was! All 3 of my kids got straight A's at this school and no other!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 8, 2008

this is a fantastic school i really like it, it is a really good education for students like me so i would give this a five star cuse i think that the teachers know what they are doing.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 75% in 2011.

382 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

385 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

382 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 74% in 2011.

351 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

352 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

351 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 57% in 2011.

351 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
66%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 71% in 2011.

347 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2011.

350 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 93% in 2011.

349 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
92%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students75%
Female80%
Male68%
Asian79%
Hispanic60%
Multiracial85%
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Title In/a
Special education44%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)17%
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students75%
Female75%
Male75%
African American30%
Asian89%
Hispanic52%
Multiracial77%
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Title In/a
Special education41%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)30%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
Asian92%
Hispanic80%
Multiracial92%
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Title In/a
Special education71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)42%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students78%
Female82%
Male73%
African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracial82%
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Title In/a
Special education13%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)18%
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students79%
Female82%
Male77%
African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
Multiracial82%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Title In/a
Special education21%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)24%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
Multiracial91%
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Title In/a
Special education33%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)53%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students70%
Female71%
Male70%
African American46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
Multiracial73%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Title In/a
Special education21%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)18%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students79%
Female85%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asian73%
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Title In/a
Special education31%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)10%
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students87%
Female86%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Asian91%
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Title In/a
Special education38%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)31%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Asian91%
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Title In/a
Special education69%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)67%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 80% 78%
Hispanic 10% 16%
Asian 4% 1%
Black 3% 1%
Two or more races 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 32%N/A45%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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13600 West Mc Millan Rd
Boise, ID 83713
Phone: (208) 350-4060

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