McMillan Elementary

McMillan Elementary

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
10901 McMillan Rd,  Boise, ID
West Boise Neighborhood
West Ada School District
4.8
255 Students
B
Niche Grade
McMillan Elementary School has built a reputation as a quality pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade magnet academy in Boise's West Valley neighborhood. For nearly two decades, the educators at this Title-1 school have successfully empowered students to learn at high levels using well-researched instructional practices, and student performance is above the state average in math, reading, and science. McMillan Elementary School's mascot, the eagle, inspires kids to be kind, diligent in their work and strive to achieve. McMillan Elementary's 230 acre campus offers a wide range of resources for young learners, including modern classrooms, a gymnasium, a cafeteria, a library, two playgrounds and an expansive recreation field. The school's comprehensive language immersion program ensures students have ample opportunity to achieve bilingual fluency and cultural diversity is embraced in each day's lessons. Students love the many themed holiday and spirit school events, including the annual McMillan School Fun Run. Parents are welcome to participate in the parent-teacher organization that oversees fundraising efforts and service projects, like the annual West Ada Community Cleanup Day, where kids and parents work hand in hand to make their schools shine. A dedicated teaching staff goes above and beyond to communicate and support every child that comes through the McMillan Elementary's doors.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
52%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.9%

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
40.4%
State Average
20.3%
Science
17.1%
State Average
9.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
416:1

Student Diversity

Male
58%
Female
42%
White
74.7%
Hispanic
12.8%
Two or more races
5.4%
Black
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 4 Reviews
4.0 parent
9/13/2022
My son has had an amazing experience at McMillian. After being transfered from a different school where my son was bullied and where his IEP was not followed. McMillian has a good special needs programs for Idaho. The class sizes are smaller and the mainstream teachers do have experience and trainin...
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5.0 other
12/8/2016
The teachers and staff go above and beyond for the students and parents!
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5.0 parent
2/5/2015
We moved our children to Gateway after several years in the Boise School District. We have be more that satisfied with the teachers and the progress both of our children have made academically. More importantly, the principal and staff take bullying seriously and are immediate in their actions to co...
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5.0 parent
4/21/2014
Gateway's language immersion program is amazing. Talk about getting a head start and expanding your horizons to understand 2 languages in elementary school. Our kids are some of many in their class that are learning far above their grade level in math and reading (and that's just in the regular clas...
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McMillan Elementary

McMillan Elementary is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Boise, ID and is served by the West Ada School District in Idaho. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 255 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. McMillan Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $489,224. Discover additional schools in the area, like Centennial High School, Capital High School, Central Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Boise has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McMillan Elementary.

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