LOWELL SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL

13600 WEST MCMILLAN ROAD
BOISE, ID 83713

773 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lowell Scott Middle School, located at 13600 West McMillan Road in Boise, Idaho, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the West Ada School District—the largest school district in Idaho—the school is situated in a growing suburban area of Northwest Boise/Meridian. It is known for providing a structured academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, while preparing students for the transition from elementary to high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Lowell Scott Middle School provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, music programs, and student clubs, which are designed to foster social development and student engagement. The school is deeply rooted in the local community, focusing on character development and student achievement to ensure its learners are well-prepared for their future educational endeavors. For families moving to the area, the school is recognized for its commitment to maintaining rigorous educational standards within a supportive and collaborative campus atmosphere.

773

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LOWELL SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	606
Hispanic	66
Black	27
Asian	22
Two or More	46
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
606 (78.4%)
Hispanic
66 (8.5%)
Two or More
46 (6.0%)
Black
27 (3.5%)
Asian
22 (2.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
Phone:	(208)350-4060
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	773
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 249

Grade 7 258

Grade 8 266

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LOWELL SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	249
Grade 7	258
Grade 8	266

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LOWELL SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	396	51.2%
Male	377	48.8%

Middle School 7th - 9th