2024 Middle Schools with the Best Teachers in Ada County

• Kuna, ID•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Alum: It is a good school. The small classes make it easy to learn and easy to make friends. I’ve graduated now, but when I was there I loved it. However, since I’ve gone, I’ve heard that there’s been bullying and the rules have gotten stricter. A bad thing about this school is that the rules are very tight and many of them are not important. There was a general feeling of anger towards the faculty because of that. However, the education is exceptional, and I heard that many classes are taught one grade level above what is required. When I was there, they had choir, theater, creative writing, extra math, and PE as their extracurriculars. That was a few years ago, so I expect they’ve expanded or improved on their classes. They have sports, but I’m not sure which ones.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 276

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Boise, ID•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  43 reviews

Parent: We are in our 10th year at Sage and have nothing but wonderful things to say about it. We started in kindergarten, and their IB program provides so much hands-on inquiry-based learning to make school fun for young learners. The teachers are all amazing. There is no school on Fridays, giving students a chance to recoup or catch up on schoolwork, and the teachers and staff have a full day each week to collaborate, prep, and learn. Their middle school and high school programs are rigorous but fair, and do a wonderful job preparing our kids for college, career, and just life in general! They teach kids to be critical thinkers, but also caring and responsible citizens of the world. We love Sage!... Read 43 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 1,078

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  6 reviews

High School Senior: I loved my overall experience at Heritage Middle School. The school is very unique in that, there is very little bullying and everyone gets along. The administrators and teachers make sure that everyone is treated fairly. I could really tell that the teachers truly cared about their students and always took extra time to make sure their students were understanding the concepts. I would definitely choose this school again if I could do it all over because I learned a lot there and I made life lasting friends.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 1,041

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  4 reviews

High School Senior: I loved my experience in middle school!... Read 4 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Students 865

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 6-8

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  Rating 1 out of 5  1 review

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Students 923

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Freshman: As a student of Victory Middle School for 3 years, and I can honestly say that I LOVED my experience. The teachers aren't afraid to get close to their students and are always willing to help out. They also have many different opportunities for students to help them grow. There are classes to both help you improve when you struggle, as well as advanced and honors classes to challenge you and prepare you for not just high school, but college. Plus, the music courses are so fun. I was in choir for 3 years and my teacher was supportive of everyone, quirky, helpful, supportive, and one of my favorite teachers. Also, the students are great. Everyone is kind, and friendly and is willing to help out a peer. This school was amazing! I owe thanks to all the teachers at this school that I was close to because they helped prepare me for the high school that I was fortunate to attend. I recommend this middle to ANYONE! At this school, you never have to be afraid of who you want to be.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Students 982

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Eagle, ID•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  46 reviews

Senior: North Star is a very tight-knit community that was very scary to walk into halfway through my high school career. However, these students are welcoming to new people as they are used to having exchange students (which is a whole other grand experience in itself). Thought I was meant to be part of the IB Programme, I ended out being in the [obviously less favorable] Capstone Program. North Star is beginning the Business Associates program with all incoming freshmen and students so-forth. Personally, I believe this will be much more beneficial to the students and their future careers!... Read 46 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Students 962

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• PK, K-8

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Students 729

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  24 reviews

Alum: I absolutely loved my experience attending Idaho Fine Arts Academy! I attended my senior year of high school and from the first day both students and teachers helped me to feel completely included and welcomed. I felt the teachers truly cared about me and helping me to pursue my dreams. I was in the dance majors program and was able to achieve my childhood dream of choreographing and performing a dance solo at the end of the school year. This was all thanks to the amazing support I received from both my peers and teachers. I love the long lasting relationships I formed at the Academy. If I could change anything I would add a few more elective options for students. I would have loved to take an advanced Spanish class my senior year. Overall, my experience was fantastic and I am so grateful I got to attend such an incredible high school!... Read 24 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A

• Students 213

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Boise School District, ID•

• 7-9

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  9 reviews

Senior: For a relatively brand-new school when I attended, I loved the facilities, staff, teachers, and resources. Having a huge library and plenty of space outside to stretch our legs helped keep my fellow peers and I in check when we had rigorous classes throughout the day. I loved this school and would highly recommend anyone in Boise to send their 7th-9th grader here. Attended 2013-2016!... Read 9 reviews

• grade A

• grade A

• Students 650

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2.8 out of 5  5 reviews

Sophomore: Lowell Scott Middle School prepared me for advanced classes in high school. My teachers were all excellent, especially math, Spanish, science, and orchestra.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Students 837

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  3 reviews

Freshman: I loved most of my teachers. The school is big and nice. They give you a lot of freedom and they have nice equipment and facilties.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Students 885

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Boise School District, ID•

• 7-9

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  Rating 2.86 out of 5  7 reviews

Parent: My child is absolutely loving North JH, all of her teachers are phenomenal, and her grades are better than her elementary grades! If you have the opportunity to get your kid into North, take it!... Read 7 reviews

• grade A

• grade A

• Students 948

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Boise School District, ID•

• 6-9

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  Rating 3.71 out of 5  7 reviews

Middle School Student: Les Bois Junior High School boasts good facilities and faculty for its students. Students are mostly academically drive, and teachers are extremely supportive of students. Campus is extremely safe at all times of day. There is a lack of diversity, with the entire school being predominantly Caucasian.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Students 682

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Meridian, ID•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  86 reviews

Sophomore: I really enjoy all of the opportunities that Compass provides! They’re APA classes as well as the dual credit classes they offer make it unique compared to other charter schools within the area. I only wish they had more at the school, like more sports and a library that’s accessible for the upper class men as well as the younger students.... Read 86 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Students 1,224

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.33 out of 5  6 reviews

Middle school student: Super Great, fun teachers & activities. Nice People, Nice tables & chairs. Good doors & security. Free lanyards. Breakfast. Lunch. Trees. Grass. Large Bathrooms.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Students 1,046

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Boise School District, ID•

• K-8

• grade B

• grade A

• Students 411

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.83 out of 5  6 reviews

Parent: Whether it be common classes or extra classes, MMS has it all! My children and the other students and their families @ MMS campus are not willing to move away from the school when they have to get different housing in the Valley. The special needs support, school nurse support, initiatives to read (added 25 SSR to school schedule and even have Math teachers only reading and their students only reading during those minutes each day), music/art options, etc., etc. My kids @ MMS have been excited to participate in reading (which was hated by my son and now you can't get him to put a book down to eat dinner or go to bed), as well as their amazing Orchestra, consumer science, history, science, English, writing, and math teachers are all so ready to encourage, support, challenge and befriend my children and/or their friends in the classroom, on the field, and from home (or before, during, lunch, or after school hours for tutoring).... Read 6 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A minus

• Students 1,092

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Boise School District, ID•

• 7-9

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Freshman: The diversity and culture of the school as a whole along with the incredible students made Hillside a fun place to be. Everyone knew each other and most students were friendly to everyone they saw. The academics were advanced, as they offered math classes 2 years ahead and one AP class for junior high/freshman students. The school was small, so teachers knew you well and could help you get through many difficulties, whether school related or otherwise. The one downside is the building. It was never built to be permanent. In fact it was designed to be a temporary school to deal with the overflow of other schools for a few years. But despite that it was kept up and running for decades, and the poor quality is very obvious. However, a new gym and cafeteria have been built, and within the next 10 years the entire building is supposed to be demolished, with a new and much improved one going up in its place.... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• grade A minus

• Students 607

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Boise School District, ID•

• 7-9

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  Rating 3.25 out of 5  4 reviews

High School Sophomore: I love my school! I've made a ton of great friends, and loved all my teachers. The staff and administration are all dedicated to the student body, and I love the traditions that are a part of West. I know many hardworking, athletic, intelligent students, and I have had a great junior high experience.... Read 4 reviews

• grade B

• grade B+

• Students 812

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Boise School District, ID•

• 7-9

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  Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Riverland Junior High School is a great diverse, cultural, and athletic School. It has amazing ťeachers are culturally diverse in the teaching, and how they treat each individual student. School is very active in sports, coordinating with Boise and Capital High School.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B

• grade B+

• Students 524

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 6-8

• grade C+

• grade B+

• Students 150

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Boise School District, ID•

• 7-9

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Freshman: Fairmont Junior High is a great school! All teachers are always willing to support you academically before school, during lunch, and after school. The school environment is friendly and there is always somebody willing to help you. They have a Positive Behavior Intervention and Support program that promotes positive interactions between students. They offer falcon cards to students that follow the school values and recognize students weekly.... Read 3 reviews

• grade B minus

• grade B

• Students 768

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Kuna Joint School District, ID•

• 6-8

• grade C

• grade B

• Students 529

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• West Ada School District, ID•

• 6-8

• grade C

• grade B

• Students 137

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1