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Les Bois Junior High School

4150 EAST GRAND FOREST DRIVE, BOISE, ID, 83716

Top 10% School in Idaho

Ranked 48 of 217 in Idaho

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About Les Bois Junior High School

Les Bois Junior High School is a public middle school in Boise, Idaho, that serves students in grades 6 through 9. The school is in a medium-sized city and has about 670 students. The student-teacher ratio is about 16:1, which is the same as the district average. There are about 41 full-time equivalent teachers and two school counselors on staff. They help with both academic instruction and student services. Les Bois Junior High School focuses on a full curriculum that meets district and state standards. The classes are meant to get students ready for high school. USA News data shows that about 56% of students are good at math and about 66% are good at reading, which means that they are doing pretty well in English language arts. The student body is diverse, with a nearly equal number of boys and girls and about 16% of students coming from low-income families. Boise's well-established neighborhoods and community resources help make the school environment a stable place to learn. Les Bois Junior High School has good academic results overall and provides a structured setting that helps students grow during important years of change.

Contact Information

Address

4150 EAST GRAND FOREST DRIVE, BOISE, ID, 83716

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Phone

(208) 854-5340

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 56%
Reading 66%
State average proficiency is 56% in Math and 66% in Reading.
41
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
668
Total Students
$61688
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 48 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Les Bois Junior High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

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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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.

Student Demographics

White 75.9%
Asian 6.89%
Hispanic 6.59%
Black 2.1%
Two+ Races 7.63%
Native Am. 0%
White
75.9%
Asian
6.89%
Hispanic
6.59%
Black
2.1%
Two+ Races
7.63%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 668
45.81%
306 Female
54.19%
362 Male

Student Population

668 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

334 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Les Bois Junior High School in Boise, Idaho, has been around since 1994. The Boise School District runs the school and is dedicated to giving its students a good education. Les Bois Junior High School is a great place for students to learn and grow because it has a strong sense of community and a supportive environment.

The school has a lot of different programs and activities to meet the needs of all students, such as clubs and sports teams. Les Bois Junior High School is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential with the help of its experienced teachers and staff. The principal and other dedicated staff are working hard to make the school a safe place for kids to learn and grow.

FAQ

Q1. How are lessons in the classroom set up?

Ans. Lessons are meant to be fun and interactive so that students can learn while building strong basic skills.

Q2. How does the school talk to parents?

Ans. Families can stay up to date on their child's education and be involved by going to meetings, getting regular updates, and taking part in school activities.

Q3. What kind of school culture does Q5 want to promote?

Ans. A culture that is respectful and welcoming to everyone is encouraged. This helps students feel supported, motivated, and sure of themselves as they learn.

Q4. What programs does the School have to help kids learn?

Ans. The school has many programs, like arts, technology, physical education, and group projects, that help all students become more creative, think critically, and solve problems.

Q5. How does the School get families to take part in school events?

Ans. Families can go to cultural nights, workshops, volunteer events, and parent-teacher conferences. This helps make sure that home and school work together to help the students do well.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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