Lowell Scott Middle School vs Pathways in Education - West Ada
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowell Scott Middle School
Boise · Public middle · Grades 6–8
773 students
Pathways in Education - West Ada
Meridian · Charter high · Grades 9–12
79 students
| Measure | Lowell Scott Middle School Boise, Idaho | Pathways in Education - West Ada Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 106 | #73 of 134 |
| National rank | #4100 of 15,369 | #8868 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 773 | 79 |
| Enrollment | 773 | 79 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | Boise | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowell Scott Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 48.2).
- •Pathways in Education - West Ada does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 21.5).
- •Lowell Scott Middle School is the larger school with 773 students compared with 79.
- •Lowell Scott Middle School is a public school while Pathways in Education - West Ada is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lowell Scott Middle School better than Pathways in Education - West Ada?
On the Success Index (US), Lowell Scott Middle School ranks higher (66.5 vs 48.2 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 Lowell Scott Middle School and Pathways in Education - West Ada?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Boise and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowell Scott Middle School: 773. Pathways in Education - West Ada: 79. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowell Scott Middle School and Pathways in Education - West Ada rank in Idaho?
Lowell Scott Middle School is 16th of 106 and Pathways in Education - West Ada is 73rd of 134 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).