- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boise, ID
Hillside Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Hillside Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160036000057
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillside Junior High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #41 of 65
- schools in Boise · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillside Junior High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Junior High School ranks #41 of 65 schools in Boise, ID.
School address
District: Boise Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160036000057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Hillside Junior High School held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.2 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 160036000057 · Boise, ID Other · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 15.2:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Boise Senior High School (1,512 students)
Hillside Junior High School held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.2 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Hillside Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boise Senior H
Boise Senior High School
1,512 students
- Borah Senior H
Borah Senior High School
1,308 students
- Timberline Hig
Timberline High School
1,307 students
- Capital Senior
Capital Senior High School
1,170 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High School
886 students
- This school 561
Hillside Junior High School
561 students
What this shows Hillside Junior High School reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillside Junior High School compares
Hillside Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 25% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Idaho - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,892
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Hillside Junior High School is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Boise Independent District reports $12,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillside Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Borah Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillside Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,170
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~561 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillside Junior High School
How many students attend Hillside Junior High School?
Hillside Junior High School has 561 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boise, ID. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Junior High School is 15.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillside Junior High School?
22.1% of students at Hillside Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillside Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Hillside Junior High School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Boise, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillside Junior High School?
Hillside Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillside Junior High School rank among schools in Boise?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillside Junior High School ranks #41 of 65 schools in Boise, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boise on the city page.
What other schools are in Boise Independent District?
Besides Hillside Junior High School, Boise Independent District also operates Boise Senior High School (1,512 students), Borah Senior High School (1,308 students), and Timberline High School (1,307 students). See the Boise Independent District district page for the complete list.