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#507 of 719 schools in ID
Syringa Middle School
Middle School · Caldwell District · Caldwell, ID
A Caldwell District middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1100 WILLOW STREET, Caldwell, ID 83605
- Math 21% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Syringa Middle School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
88.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Syringa 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$60,657
Median home value
$300,900
Median rent
$973/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83605; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Southwest Idaho Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.3 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Thomas Jefferson CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Vallivue Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 672 | 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.
Caldwell District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Syringa Middle School is listed in CALDWELL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Syringa Middle School
Syringa Middle School is a public middle school in Caldwell, ID, part of Caldwell District, serving approximately 581 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #507 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Syringa Middle School
What grades does Syringa Middle School serve?
Syringa Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Syringa Middle School?
Syringa Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 581 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Syringa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Syringa Middle School 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 Syringa Middle School rank in ID?
Syringa Middle School ranks #507 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Syringa Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Syringa Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Syringa Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Syringa Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Syringa Middle School a charter school?
No, Syringa Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Syringa Middle School a Title I school?
No, Syringa Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Syringa Middle School?
88.1% of students at Syringa 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
- 581
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Canyon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (208) 455-3305
- Area population (ZIP 83605)
- 41,155
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
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 83605; 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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