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East Junior High School vs. Hillside Junior High School

Should you attend East Junior High School or Hillside Junior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
East Junior High School
5600 East Warm Springs Avenue
Boise, ID 83716
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Hillside Junior High School
3536 Hill Road
Boise, ID 83703
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

East Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 594 students in grades 7-9, East Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 595 students in grades 7-9, Hillside Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-9
7-9
Total Students
594 students
595 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hillside Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Junior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hillside Junior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hillside Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boise Independent School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boise Independent School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#86 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 20%)
#374 out of 704 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hillside Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 20% in ID)
34%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillside Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 20% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hillside Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of East Junior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hillside Junior High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
191
201
Grade 8 Students
207
206
Grade 9 Students
196
188

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at East Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hillside Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hillside Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hillside Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hillside Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
78%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hillside Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hillside Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.38
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of East Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hillside Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hillside Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hillside Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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