Lake Hazel Middle School vs Pepper Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Hazel Middle School
Boise · Public middle · Grades 6–8
986 students
Pepper Ridge Elementary
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students
| Measure | Lake Hazel Middle School Boise, Idaho | Pepper Ridge Elementary Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 106 | #76 of 352 |
| National rank | #4795 of 15,369 | #13665 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 986 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 986 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 58% |
| city | Boise | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pepper Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 63.1).
- •Pepper Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •Pepper Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Pepper Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 39%).
- •Pepper Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.0).
- •Lake Hazel Middle School is the larger school with 986 students compared with 472.
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 Lake Hazel Middle School better than Pepper Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pepper Ridge Elementary ranks higher (66.7 vs 63.1 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 Lake Hazel Middle School and Pepper Ridge Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Boise and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Hazel Middle School: 986. Pepper Ridge Elementary: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Hazel Middle School and Pepper Ridge Elementary rank in Idaho?
Lake Hazel Middle School is 21st of 106 and Pepper Ridge Elementary is 76th of 352 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).