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#448 of 719 schools in ID
Sage Valley Middle School
Middle School · Vallivue School District · Caldwell, ID
A Vallivue School District middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
18070 SANTA ANA AVENUE, Caldwell, ID 83687
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sage Valley Middle School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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
32.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sage Valley 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
$72,294
Median home value
$369,700
Median rent
$1,416/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83687; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 742 | Compare → |
| Thomas Jefferson CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Nampa Christian Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 214 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Vallivue School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 of 13
- District spending per student
- $9,310NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sage Valley Middle School is listed in VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sage Valley Middle School
Sage Valley Middle School is a public middle school in Caldwell, ID, part of Vallivue School District, serving approximately 842 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #448 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sage Valley Middle School
What grades does Sage Valley Middle School serve?
Sage Valley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sage Valley Middle School?
Sage Valley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 842 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sage Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sage Valley Middle School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sage Valley Middle School rank in ID?
Sage Valley Middle School ranks #448 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Sage Valley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sage Valley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Sage Valley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sage Valley Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sage Valley Middle School a charter school?
No, Sage Valley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sage Valley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sage Valley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sage Valley Middle School?
32.8% of students at Sage Valley 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
- 842
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Canyon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (208) 468-4919
- Area population (ZIP 83687)
- 40,299
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 83687; 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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