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South Junior High School

3101 CASSIA STREET, BOISE, ID, 83705

Ranked 153 of 217 in Idaho

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About South Junior High School

In Boise, Idaho, South Junior High School is a public junior high school for grades 7–9. There are about 560 students at the school, and there is a student-teacher ratio of about 15:1, which helps keep classroom instruction balanced. The student body is moderately racially and economically diverse, which is in line with Boise's urban neighborhoods. South Junior High School has a standards-based curriculum that focuses on core subjects, exploratory electives, and getting students ready for high school. USA News says that about 29% of students are good at math and 42% are good at reading. This means that the average student is doing well but could do better. The school puts a lot of emphasis on structured learning environments and support services for students. As a publicly funded school, the amount of money spent on each student is in line with the averages for the district and the state, but the exact numbers are not available to the public. The school is in a neighborhood where home values stay the same and there are family-friendly amenities. This is good for the school. Overall, South Junior High School looks good because it has consistent teaching and easy-to-reach student support, making it one of the top schools in Idaho.

South Junior High School Contact Information

Address

3101 CASSIA STREET, BOISE, ID, 83705

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Phone

(208) 854-6110

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 29%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 29% in Math and 42% in Reading.
38
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
560
Total Students
$61688
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 153 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at South 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
🎓
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 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 - 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 64.46%
Asian 2.5%
Hispanic 19.11%
Black 7.86%
Two+ Races 4.46%
Native Am. 0.54%
White
64.46%
Asian
2.5%
Hispanic
19.11%
Black
7.86%
Two+ Races
4.46%
Native Am.
0.54%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 560
44.46%
249 Female
55.54%
311 Male

Student Population

560 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

186 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In September 2025, the Boise School District announced that it has 21 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists, the most of any district in Idaho. While this is a district-wide honor, it creates a positive academic climate benefiting all schools, including South Junior High, by highlighting the value placed on scholastic excellence.

FAQ

Q1. Do students use technology to help them learn?

Ans. You can use digital tools in your lessons.

Q2. Does the school want students to work together?

Ans. Activities that involve working together help students get to know each other better.

Q3. What does the school do to make sure students are responsible?

Ans. Setting expectations helps students learn how to be responsible.

Q4. Are there any services for counseling or guidance?

Ans. Guidance services help with both school and personal needs.

Q5. Does the school help families get involved?

Ans. Families are encouraged to get involved in school events.

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

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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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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