Lowell Scott Middle School vs Pioneer School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 523 m 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
Pioneer School of the Arts
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students
| Measure | Lowell Scott Middle School Boise, Idaho | Pioneer School of the Arts Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #16 of 106 | #12 of 352 |
| National rank | #4100 of 15,369 | #5504 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 773 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 773 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 75% |
| city | Boise | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 66.5).
- •Pioneer School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (75% vs 54%).
- •Pioneer School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 70%).
- •Pioneer School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 35.2%).
- •Pioneer School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 21.5).
- •Lowell Scott Middle School is the larger school with 773 students compared with 658.
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 Pioneer School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer School of the Arts ranks higher (79.1 vs 66.5 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 Pioneer School of the Arts?
About 523 m in a straight line, between Boise and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowell Scott Middle School: 773. Pioneer School of the Arts: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowell Scott Middle School and Pioneer School of the Arts rank in Idaho?
Lowell Scott Middle School is 16th of 106 and Pioneer School of the Arts is 12th of 352 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).