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Sacajawea Middle School

Q: Is Sacajawea Middle School a good school?

Sacajawea Middle School ranks 26 th of 166 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

26^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 Idaho Middle Schools

Better than 84% of Idaho middle schools

Summary

Sacajawea Middle School is a public middle school located in Lewiston, Idaho, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 546 students. The school is part of the Lewiston Independent School District, which is ranked 22 out of 96 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Sacajawea Middle School has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Idaho, with a current statewide ranking of 26 out of 166 middle schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sacajawea Middle School consistently outperforms the Lewiston Independent District and the state of Idaho in standardized test scores across all subject areas, with proficiency rates of 59.8% in Math, 55.2% in Science, and 64.7% in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 53.2%, 48.9%, and 58.5%, respectively, and the state's 43.1%, 42.6%, and 53.9%. The school's performance is particularly strong in 7th-grade Math (64.5% proficient) and 7th-grade English Language Arts (66.1% proficient), outpacing the district and state by a significant margin. Additionally, Sacajawea Middle School has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.6% to 18.0% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average.

Compared to another public middle school in the district, Jenifer Middle School, Sacajawea Middle School has a more favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.5 to 15.9 students per teacher, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 17.1% to 22.52%. These factors may contribute to Sacajawea's academic success and suggest the school is providing a quality educational experience for its students.

547

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,199

Per pupil spending ?

28.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3610 12th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501-5513

(208) 748-3400

District: Lewiston Independent District

Students who attend Sacajawea Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lewiston High School

Feeder schools for Sacajawea Middle School:

Elementary:	Camelot Elementary School
	Centennial Elementary School
	Orchards Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.5%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Hispanic:

3.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 61st percentile in 2015 → 84th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Idaho average (61% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Idaho middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 23 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school61%

District avg55%

Idaho avg47%

26^th of 166

Idaho public middle schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 23 pts since 2015

From top 39% (2015) to top 16% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

22^nd of 96Lewiston Independent District among Idaho districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	80.0	26 of 166	84.3%	★★★★☆
2024	68.5	42 of 164	74.4%	★★★★☆
2023	74.6	18 of 107	83.2%	★★★★☆
2022	58.7	20 of 53	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.3	15 of 42	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.9	31 of 43	27.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.3	42 of 100	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	63.8	42 of 131	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.5	32 of 98	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	50.7	39 of 100	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.1	68 of 173	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	47.1	98 of 171	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	40.2	118 of 169	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	55.4	74 of 166	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	55.5	79 of 160	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	66.5	43 of 158	72.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	74.1	16 of 72	77.8%	★★★★☆
2022	53.5	15 of 32	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.3	9 of 24	62.5%	★★★★☆
2019	31.4	23 of 28	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	51.6	29 of 60	51.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	31.1	37 of 47	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	58.5	28 of 72	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.6	14 of 32	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.4	14 of 24	41.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	30.4	23 of 28	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	48.6	27 of 60	55.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2024)78th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2024)61st percentile-13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)21st percentile-37 vs school

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts65%+11 vs state

Math60%+17 vs state

Science55%+13 vs state

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Schools Near Sacajawea Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISAT Math (2025)		ISAT Science (2025)		ISAT English Language Arts (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 8th Grade	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sacajawea Middle School	Public	6-8	3610 12th Street	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 748-3400	547	36	15.1	28.7%	484 (88.5%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.9%)	80	26^th of 166 public middle schools	84.3%		68.5	42^nd of 164 public middle schools	74.4%	16	64.5	59.8	55.2	55.2	66.1	64.7	$10,199	$965	$9,235
Jenifer Middle School	Public	6-8	1213 16th Street	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 748-3300	561	37	15.1	39.6%	470 (83.8%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (4.8%)	8 (1.4%)	9 (1.6%)	7 (1.2%)	38 (6.8%)								(n/a)	53.5	54.9		50.6	57.5	60.4	$10,238	$892	$9,347

Frequently Asked Questions about Sacajawea Middle School

What high school do graduates of Sacajawea Middle School attend?

Students who attend Sacajawea Middle School usually go on to attend Lewiston High School

How many students attend Sacajawea Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 547 students attended Sacajawea Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Sacajawea Middle School?

Students at Sacajawea Middle School are 88% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Is Sacajawea Middle School a good school?

Sacajawea Middle School ranks 26^th of 166 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Sacajawea Middle School in?

Lewiston Independent District

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