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North Junior High School

Public | 7-9 | 838 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 15, 2012

My child transferred to North from a small school and easily adapted. Each grade is divided into two teams with one set of teachers assigned to that team. It's like having six small schools. For kids who wish to accelerate, they can still take full advantage of TVMSc and upper grade classes. I completely agree with the other parents re: children with learning disabilities. They are decades behind the research and the law in dealing with special needs kids. Boise School District in general prefers to deny services rather than comply.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 20, 2012

My 7th Grade Student is having a lot of fun at North Jr. High. He has some challenging classes, and some that are giving him social benefits. I really love the school's orchestra! (I also enrolled him at TVMSC, which is much more challenging)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 30, 2011

My daughter attended catholic school 1st through 5th grade followed by one year at a public charter (with plans to become IB) prior to enrolling at North for 7th grade. We are very impressed with the staff, counselors and faculty. The transition from small, private to big public has been far less stressful than anticipated. North really cares. They listen. They're rewriting the book for "public education". Don't waste your money or worse, your childs education on private/charter schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 7, 2011

I agree with the individual who stated that if your child does not struggle in school, North will be a good school for them. However, if your child has special needs, it is a constant struggle to get them the services they are supposed to have. My step-child has Asperger's and was an A-B student until he attended North. His grades then plummeted to D and F's. We were told he was "defiant". While this can be true some of the time, as a special educator myself, I know that most of his issues were that of his educational team not being aware of how to handle his issues and (it appears) not wanting to learn. Trying to get the school to provide accommodations (not excuses, accommodations) was like pulling teeth. Needless to say, we have moved him to another school that we feel will fit his needs far better for this school year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 18, 2009

Great school all around. I am happy to have my child go to North. There is many activities and great teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 16, 2008

I think this is a great school if you have a child who is good in school. I think it offers very little for kids who have behavioral issues. There seems to be very little education or help for kids who are struggling.
—Submitted by a parent


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.

About these ratings

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 74% in 2011.

301 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2011.

301 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

301 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 57% in 2011.

301 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
61%
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.

262 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2011.

263 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 93% in 2011.

264 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
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 63% in 2011.

281 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

279 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2011.

284 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
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

All Students82%
Female88%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asian94%
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Title In/a
Special education46%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)17%
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students82%
Female82%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Asian81%
Hispanic43%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Title In/a
Special education46%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)11%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
African Americann/a
Asian94%
Hispanic87%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Title In/a
Special education92%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)56%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students64%
Female66%
Male62%
African Americann/a
Asian69%
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Title In/a
Special education33%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
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%
Female79%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asian90%
Hispanic41%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Title In/a
Special education46%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)10%
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students84%
Female81%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Asian90%
Hispanic52%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Title In/a
Special education56%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)27%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female92%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Asian90%
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Title In/a
Special education85%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)48%
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 Students85%
Female86%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students84%
Female81%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female97%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 89% 81%
Hispanic 4% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
Black 3% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 22%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1105 North 13th St
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 854-5740

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