Les Bois Junior High School

4150 East Grand Forest Drive
Boise, ID 83716
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 668 students in grades 6-9, Les Bois Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than 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 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-9
  • Enrollment: 668 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 30% in ID
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Les Bois Junior High School's student population of 668 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
668 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Les Bois Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Les Bois Junior High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#146 out of 709 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Les Bois Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Les Bois Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Les Bois Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Les Bois Junior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
7%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
20%
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Black
2%
1%
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White
76%
73%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Les Bois Junior High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Les Bois Junior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Les Bois Junior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Les Bois Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Les Bois Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Les Bois Junior High School's ranking?
Les Bois Junior High School is ranked #146 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Les Bois Junior High School often compared to?
Les Bois Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Les Bois Junior High School?
668 students attend Les Bois Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Les Bois Junior High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Les Bois Junior High School?
Les Bois Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Les Bois Junior High School offer ?
Les Bois Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Les Bois Junior High School part of?
Les Bois Junior High School is part of Boise Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Les Bois Junior High School located?
Les Bois Junior High School is located in the Southeast Boise neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 7 other public schools located in Southeast Boise.

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5   1/31/2022
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-9
  • Enrollment: 668 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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