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Lowell Scott Middle School

13600 WEST MCMILLAN ROAD, BOISE, ID, 83713

Top 25% School in Idaho

Ranked 57 of 217 in Idaho

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About Lowell Scott Middle School

Lowell Scott Middle School is a public middle school in Boise, Idaho, which is a city of medium size. The school has about 790 students in grades 6 through 8. The class sizes are a little bigger than the district average because there are about 20 students for every teacher. There are about 39 full-time equivalent teachers on campus, and two full-time school counselors help them out. Lowell Scott Middle School has a full middle school curriculum that meets state standards. It focuses on core subjects, getting students involved, and getting them ready for high school work. According to U.S. News data, about 53% of students are good at math and about 73% are good at reading. This shows that students are doing better in English language arts than in other subjects. The student body is made up of both boys and girls and is very diverse. About 29% of the students come from low-income families. The Boise School District spends the same amount of money on each student as the state and the district say it should. Lowell Scott Middle School is known for having a good reading program and a balanced academic environment that works for a wide range of students.

Contact Information

Address

13600 WEST MCMILLAN ROAD, BOISE, ID, 83713

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Phone

(208) 350-4060

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 53%
Reading 73%
State average proficiency is 53% in Math and 73% in Reading.
39
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
794
Total Students
$61688
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 57 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Lowell Scott Middle 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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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: 8:20 AM to 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 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 76.2%
Asian 3.4%
Hispanic 9.19%
Black 4.53%
Two+ Races 6.17%
Native Am. 0.38%
White
76.2%
Asian
3.4%
Hispanic
9.19%
Black
4.53%
Two+ Races
6.17%
Native Am.
0.38%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 794
50%
397 Female
50%
397 Male

Student Population

794 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

393 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

The West Ada School District, which includes Lowell Scott Middle School in Boise, Idaho, is dedicated to giving its students a good education. The school is at 13600 West McMillan Road in Boise, ID 83713. You can call them at 208-350-4060. There hasn't been much recent news about Lowell Scott Middle School, but the West Ada School District has been working on new ways to help students and their families. The principal and other dedicated staff are working hard to make the school a friendly and positive place where students can do well. The school wants to get students excited about learning and help them develop important skills and get involved in their community.

FAQ

Q1. What resources are available to students who need extra help with their schoolwork?

Ans. Tutoring sessions, small-group instruction that is specific to each student's needs, teacher guidance, and targeted learning programs are all ways for students to get help with their schoolwork.

Q2. What does the school do to keep the environment safe and happy?

Ans. The makes the school a friendly, respectful, and welcoming place by using programs for all students, campaigns against bullying, peer mentoring, and systems of positive reinforcement.

Q3. Do students get to do things outside of school?

Ans. Students can join music, sports, clubs, arts programs, and STEM activities that help them become better people, work together, and become leaders outside of school.

Q4. How does Lowell Scott Middle School make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Lowell Scott Middle School has a friendly environment that makes students feel comfortable asking questions, taking part, and building their confidence in learning.

Q5. What does the school do to help students with different learning styles?

Ans. Teachers change how they teach to meet the different needs of their students, making sure they get the right help and support.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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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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