How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lowell Scott Middle School | Riverglen Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Boise, ID | Boise, ID |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 773 | 497 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.2:1 | 13.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.6% | 31.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lowell Scott Middle School | Riverglen Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,276 | $12,892 |
| District | Joint School District No. 2 | Boise Independent District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lowell Scott Middle School | Riverglen Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.4% | 72.4% |
| African American | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.5% | 15.5% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lowell Scott Middle School | Riverglen Jr High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 2 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 417:1 | 534:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.3% | 22.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 32 | 48 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.