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Hillside Junior High School

3536 HILL ROAD, BOISE, ID, 83703

Ranked 135 of 217 in Idaho

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Hillside Junior High School

3536 HILL ROAD, BOISE, ID, 83703

Ranked 135 of 217 in Idaho

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About Hillside Junior High School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 34%
Reading 55%
State average proficiency is 34% in Math and 55% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
595
Total Students
$61688
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 73.45%
Asian 3.19%
Hispanic 9.58%
Black 9.75%
Two+ Races 3.7%
Native Am. 0.34%
White
73.45%
Asian
3.19%
Hispanic
9.58%
Black
9.75%
Two+ Races
3.7%
Native Am.
0.34%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 595
49.08%
292 Female
50.92%
303 Male

Student Population

595 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

297 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Hillside Junior High School Contact Information

Address

3536 HILL ROAD, BOISE, ID, 83703

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Phone

(208) 854-5120

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

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Hillside Junior High School in Boise, Idaho, is full of energy! The Rams, the school's sports teams, have a history of working together and being determined. They always make it to the playoffs in different sports. Prep Sportswear has customizable clothes and gear that show off your Ram pride. They have comfy t-shirts, cozy sweatshirts, and eye-catching jerseys.

The school, which was built in 1955 and renamed in 1968, is a landmark in Boise that brings people together and boosts school spirit. Hillside Junior High School is a great place to be because it has a long history and strong sports programs. The principal and other dedicated staff are working hard to create a welcoming and positive environment where students can do well.

FAQ

Q1. What does the school do to help students think critically?

Ans. Teachers use hands-on experiments and inquiry-based projects to help students think critically.

Q2. Are there any special programs for students with different needs?

Ans. Hillside Junior High School helps students with different learning needs and gives all of them chances to learn more.

Q3. What role do families play in their children's education?

Ans. Families stay connected to the school community through family nights, parent workshops, and regular updates.

Q4. What type of learning does Hillside Junior High School emphasize?

Ans. Hillside Junior High School emphasizes active learning techniques that facilitate critical thinking, collaboration among peers, and the establishment of robust academic foundations within a secure environment.

Q5. What else does the school do to help students grow besides schoolwork?

Ans. The school helps students grow socially by giving them structured activities that help them become more confident, responsible, and good friends with other students.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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