Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Silver Sage Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Silver Sage Elementary School's student population of 260 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Silver Sage Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Sage Elementary School is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#389 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
4%
1%
White
74%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silver Sage Elementary School's ranking?
Silver Sage Elementary School is ranked #389 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Silver Sage Elementary School often compared to?
Silver Sage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Sage Elementary School, Amity Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Silver Sage Elementary School?
260 students attend Silver Sage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Silver Sage Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Sage Elementary School?
Silver Sage Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Silver Sage Elementary School offer ?
Silver Sage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Silver Sage Elementary School part of?
Silver Sage Elementary School is part of Joint School District No. 2.
School Reviews
5 8/12/2018
I used to go there 2 years ago I'm in middle school it's about to become 3, how ever i miss silver sage suposing I spent 6 years of my life there so far I miss it so much and call me a cry baby but when I think about my old teachers I start to cry and it would be impossible for me to visit now and when I get out of high school it will probably be demolished becuse it's a old school from I think 1989 but I miss it
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