Sage Valley Middle School

Summary:

Sage Valley Middle School is a public middle school located in Caldwell, Idaho, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 810 students. The school is part of the Vallivue School District, which is ranked 46 out of 77 districts in Idaho and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Sage Valley Middle School's performance on ISAT tests is generally below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in ISAT Math ranged from 28% in 6th grade to 42.4% in 8th grade, compared to the state average of 40% to 39.6% respectively. The school's performance in ISAT English Language Arts (ELA) was also below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 50% in 6th grade to 54% in 8th grade, compared to the state average of 52% to 53% respectively. However, the school's performance in ISAT Science was closer to the state and district averages, with 38% proficiency in 2023-2024. Interestingly, Hispanic students at Sage Valley Middle School perform relatively well, ranking 17th out of 56 Idaho middle schools in ISAT Math and 8th out of 17 in ISAT ELA for the 2023-2024 school year, while the performance for White students and students of low socioeconomic status is below average.

Sage Valley Middle School also faces challenges with high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 19.2% in 2020-2021 to 35.0% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 20.58% to 31.69% over the past three school years. When compared to nearby schools, such as Vallivue Middle School and Summitvue Middle School, Sage Valley Middle School's academic performance is generally lower. Furthermore, when compared to higher-performing schools in the region, such as Star Middle School and Middleton Middle School, Sage Valley Middle School's academic performance is notably lower.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 18070 Santa Ana Avenue
       Caldwell, ID  83687-9998


(208) 468-4919

District: Vallivue School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
84th of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,529 Help


Students who attend Sage Valley Middle School usually attend:

High:    Ridgevue High School

Feeder schools for Sage Valley Middle School:

Elementary:    Birch Elementary School
    Desert Springs Elementary School
    East Canyon Elementary School
    Skyway Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  842

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.6%
Hispanic:
30.6%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sage Valley Middle School ranks worse than 51.2% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.69. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.6%), Hispanic (30.6%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sage Valley Middle School is 19.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sage Valley Middle School is $7,529.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sage Valley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sage Valley Middle School 84th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Sage Valley Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Vallivue School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vallivue School District 46th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sage Valley Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Sage Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 14.72 145th 158 8.2%
2009 33.15 121st 160 24.4%
2010 48.34 100th 166 39.8%
2011 38.72 123rd 169 27.2%
2012 38.73 119th 171 30.4%
2013 46.98 98th 173 43.4%
2015 49.00 42nd 100 58.0%
2016 47.46 45th 98 54.1%
2017 47.42 63rd 131 51.9%
2018 45.86 51st 100 49.0%
2019 28.70 33rd 43 23.3%
2021 43.10 23rd 42 45.2%
2022 42.64 32nd 53 39.6%
2023 53.01 40th 107 62.6%
2024 40.69 84th 164 48.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sage Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.84 19th 47 59.6%
2021 57.51 4th 7 42.9%
2022 63.58 3rd 9 66.7%
2023 54.85 8th 27 70.4%
2024 36.42 23rd 37 37.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Sage Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.99 40th 60 33.3%
2022 49.66 16th 32 50.0%
2023 53.32 20th 51 60.8%
2024 35.16 47th 72 34.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Sage Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.29 41st 60 31.7%
2022 49.67 13th 32 59.4%
2023 44.80 23rd 51 54.9%
2024 33.46 47th 72 34.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sage Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 46.34 8th 17 52.9%
2024 54.63 17th 56 69.6%
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Rank History for White students at Sage Valley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.00 14th 35 60.0%
2019 32.05 15th 21 28.6%
2021 45.22 11th 18 38.9%
2022 50.67 15th 29 48.3%
2024 49.67 36th 81 55.6%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Sage Valley Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 551 9 13 212 4 n/a n/a 0 789
2007 523 8 12 253 7 n/a n/a 0 803
2008 496 8 10 194 11 n/a n/a 0 719
2009 550 7 10 232 10 n/a n/a 0 809
2010 534 11 8 221 6 n/a n/a 0 780
2011 534 15 9 269 3 1 2 0 833
2012 551 12 14 305 7 0 7 0 896
2013 533 11 13 254 4 0 7 0 822
2014 573 9 14 268 5 1 11 0 881
2015 575 12 12 294 4 0 9 0 906
2016 632 15 11 334 4 2 19 0 1017
2017 636 13 14 359 7 2 27 0 1058
2018 649 13 11 403 6 3 31 0 1116
2019 708 11 10 454 7 3 33 0 1226
2020 756 12 8 478 8 3 30 0 1295
2021 710 16 4 470 5 2 33 0 1240
2022 508 8 4 271 2 1 32 0 826
2023 497 11 2 257 4 4 35 0 810
2024 527 15 2 258 2 4 34 0 842

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sage Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 789 41.8 18.9 57.7
2007 803 44.1 18.2 63.5
2008 719 45.5 15.8 62.3
2009 809 46.6 17.3 63.9
2010 780 46.0 16.9 67.1
2011 833 45.0 18.5 72.4
2012 896 44.6 20.0 71.1
2013 822 41.7 19.6 67.4
2014 881 40.6 21.6 61.1
2015 906 43.0 21.0 63.7
2016 1017 46.0 22.1 63.3
2017 1058 50.2 21.0 60.7
2018 1116 51.0 21.8 57.9
2019 1226 54.5 22.4 48.3
2020 1295 57.9 22.3 48.6
2021 1240 56.9 21.7 31.7
2022 826 43.5 18.9 20.6
2023 810 43.5 18.6 28.4
2024 842 42.5 19.8 32.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sage Valley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 789 41.8 18.9 57.7
2007 803 44.1 18.2 63.5
2008 719 45.5 15.8 62.3
2009 809 46.6 17.3 63.9
2010 780 46.0 16.9 67.1
2011 833 45.0 18.5 72.4
2012 896 44.6 20.0 71.1
2013 822 41.7 19.6 67.4
2014 881 40.6 21.6 61.1
2015 906 43.0 21.0 63.7
2016 1017 46.0 22.1 63.3
2017 1058 50.2 21.0 60.7
2018 1116 51.0 21.8 57.9
2019 1226 54.5 22.4 48.3
2020 1295 57.9 22.3 48.6
2021 1240 56.9 21.7 31.7
2022 826 43.5 18.9 20.6
2023 810 43.5 18.6 28.4
2024 842 42.5 19.8 32.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sage Valley Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,066 (14.2%) $6,463 (85.8%) $7,529

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sage Valley Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 33rd of 43 Middle schoolsRanks 40th of 107 Middle schools
 39.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Sage Valley Middle School)34.329
 5.3%
   6th Grade Math (Vallivue School District)34.330.7
 3.6%
   6th Grade Math (Idaho)4339.4
 3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sage Valley Middle School)5556.1
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Vallivue School District)58.650.5
 8.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)55.350
 5.3%
7th Grade Math (Sage Valley Middle School)41.639.3
 2.3%
   7th Grade Math (Vallivue School District)40.832.2
 8.6%
   7th Grade Math (Idaho)45.741.3
 4.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sage Valley Middle School)57.958.7
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Vallivue School District)5454.8
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)57.753.8
 3.9%
8th Grade Math (Sage Valley Middle School)37.243.4
 6.2%
   8th Grade Math (Vallivue School District)36.434.3
 2.1%
   8th Grade Math (Idaho)40.736.8
 3.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sage Valley Middle School)5160.5
 9.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Vallivue School District)51.754.4
 2.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)53.551.8
 1.7%
All Grades Math (Sage Valley Middle School)37.637.2
 0.4%
   All Grades Math (Vallivue School District)43.337.7
 5.6%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Sage Valley Middle School)44.145.8
 1.7%
   All Grades Science (Vallivue School District)55.139.5
 15.6%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sage Valley Middle School)54.658.4
 3.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Vallivue School District)57.454.3
 3.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1226810
 33.9%
African American1111
American Indian74
 42.9%
Asian102
 80%
Hispanic454257
 43.4%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White708497
 29.8%
Two or More Races3335
 6.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.3%28.4%
 19.9%


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Students at Sage Valley Middle School are 63% White, 31% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 842 students attended Sage Valley Middle School.

Sage Valley Middle School ranks 84th of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sage Valley Middle School usually go on to attend Ridgevue High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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