Hillside Junior High School vs Taft Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Junior High School
Boise · Public middle · Grades 7–9
561 students
Taft Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
301 students
| Measure | Hillside Junior High School Boise, Idaho | Taft Elementary School Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 106 | #342 of 352 |
| National rank | #4883 of 15,369 | #44864 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 561 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 561 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | Boise | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 20.0).
- •Hillside Junior High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Hillside Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 37%).
- •Hillside Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 97.3%).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.0).
- •Hillside Junior High School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 301.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hillside Junior High School better than Taft Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Junior High School ranks higher (62.7 vs 20.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hillside Junior High School and Taft Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Boise and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Junior High School: 561. Taft Elementary School: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Junior High School and Taft Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Hillside Junior High School is 24th of 106 and Taft Elementary School is 342nd of 352 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).