Very Good
#215 of 719 schools in ID
Top 30% in state
Sacajawea Middle School
Middle School · Lewiston Independent District · Lewiston, ID
A Lewiston Independent District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
3610 12TH STREET, Lewiston, ID 83501
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sacajawea Middle School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
20.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sacajawea Middle School 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,510/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lewiston), 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
$71,909
Median home value
$297,300
Median rent
$948/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83501; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenifer Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Northwest Children's HomePrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 1–12 | 3.2 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Northwest Childrens Home Educ CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 1–12 | 3.6 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Region 2 Juvenile Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 4.0 mi | 2 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lewiston Independent District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sacajawea Middle School is listed in LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sacajawea Middle School
Sacajawea Middle School is a public middle school in Lewiston, ID, part of Lewiston Independent District, serving approximately 546 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #215 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sacajawea Middle School
What grades does Sacajawea Middle School serve?
Sacajawea Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sacajawea Middle School?
Sacajawea Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 546 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacajawea Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacajawea Middle School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sacajawea Middle School rank in ID?
Sacajawea Middle School ranks #215 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Sacajawea Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sacajawea Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Sacajawea Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sacajawea Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sacajawea Middle School a charter school?
No, Sacajawea Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sacajawea Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sacajawea Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sacajawea Middle School?
20.7% of students at Sacajawea Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 546
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Nez Perce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (208) 748-3400
- Area population (ZIP 83501)
- 37,478
- Area average commute
- 16.1 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 83501; 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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