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Silver Sage Elementary School vs. Amity Elementary School

Should you attend Silver Sage Elementary School or Amity Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Silver Sage Elementary School
7700 Snohomish Street
Boise, ID 83709
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Amity Elementary School
10000 West Amity Road
Boise, ID 83709
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Silver Sage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Silver Sage Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Amity Elementary School ranks in the top 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 46% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
309 students
384 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Silver Sage Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Amity Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Silver Sage Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Amity Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Silver Sage Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Amity Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Silver Sage Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Joint School District No. 2 and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Amity Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boise Independent School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#184 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 30%)
#235 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Silver Sage Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Amity Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in ID)
46%
(Top 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Silver Sage Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Amity Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Silver Sage Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Amity Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Silver Sage Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Amity Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
11
15
Kindergarten Students
48
42
Grade 1 Students
45
59
Grade 2 Students
68
45
Grade 3 Students
46
44
Grade 4 Students
47
74
Grade 5 Students
44
33
Grade 6 Students
-
72

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Silver Sage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Amity Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
8%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Silver Sage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Amity Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Silver Sage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Amity Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
13%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Silver Sage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Amity Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
59%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Silver Sage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Amity Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Silver Sage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Silver Sage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Amity Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Silver Sage Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Amity Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Silver Sage Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Amity Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Silver Sage Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Amity Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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