For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 885 students in the neighborhood of West Boise, Meridian, ID.
The top ranked public schools in West Boise are Lewis & Clark Middle School and Village Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Boise, Meridian, ID public school have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Boise, Meridian, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4141 East Pine Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4270
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4270
Gr: 6-8 | 858 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Village Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3006 East Goldstone Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 336-2000
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 336-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Boise, Meridian, ID?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Boise, Meridian, ID include Lewis & Clark Middle School and Village Leadership Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Boise, Meridian?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Boise, Meridian.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Boise, Meridian?
the neighborhood of West Boise, Meridian public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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