Sage Valley Middle School

18070 Santa Ana Avenue
Nampa, ID 83687
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 826 students in grades 6-8, Sage Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 826 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50% in ID
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sage Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sage Valley Middle School's student population of 826 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
826 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Sage Valley Middle 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 Sage Valley Middle School is 0.51, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ID)
#421 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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27%
40%
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55%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
33%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
62%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
20%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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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 Sage Valley Middle School's ranking?
Sage Valley Middle School is ranked #421 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Sage Valley Middle School often compared to?
Sage Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middleton Middle School, Star Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Sage Valley Middle School?
826 students attend Sage Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sage Valley Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sage Valley Middle School?
Sage Valley Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sage Valley Middle School offer ?
Sage Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sage Valley Middle School part of?
Sage Valley Middle School is part of Vallivue School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Last Day of School-Early Release (Events)
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break-No Staff or Students (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break-No Staff or Students (Events)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day for Students (Events)
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 826 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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