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#463 of 719 schools in ID
Purple Sage Elementary
Elementary School · Middleton District · Caldwell, ID
A Middleton District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25709 EL PASO ROAD, Caldwell, ID 83607
- Math 44% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Purple Sage Elementary score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Purple Sage Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,436/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Caldwell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,170
Median home value
$385,100
Median rent
$1,404/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83607; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Sage International School MiddletonCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–10 | 3.9 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Sacajawea Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Middleton Mill Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 727 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Middleton District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $9,092NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Purple Sage Elementary is listed in MIDDLETON DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Purple Sage Elementary
Purple Sage Elementary is a public elementary school in Caldwell, ID, part of Middleton District, serving approximately 472 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #463 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Purple Sage Elementary
What grades does Purple Sage Elementary serve?
Purple Sage Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Purple Sage Elementary?
Purple Sage Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Purple Sage Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Purple Sage Elementary is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Purple Sage Elementary rank in ID?
Purple Sage Elementary ranks #463 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Purple Sage Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Purple Sage Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Purple Sage Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Purple Sage Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Purple Sage Elementary a charter school?
No, Purple Sage Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Purple Sage Elementary a Title I school?
No, Purple Sage Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Purple Sage Elementary?
26.3% of students at Purple Sage Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 472
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Canyon County
- Phone
- (208) 455-1148
- Area population (ZIP 83607)
- 33,804
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83607; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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