Serving 814 students in grades 6-8, Sawtooth Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 814 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sawtooth Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sawtooth Middle School's student population of 814 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
814 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Sawtooth Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sawtooth Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 709 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)55%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
84%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sawtooth Middle School's ranking?
Sawtooth Middle School is ranked #104 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Sawtooth Middle School often compared to?
Sawtooth Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Middle School, Meridian Middle School, Galileo Stem Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Sawtooth Middle School?
814 students attend Sawtooth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sawtooth Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sawtooth Middle School?
Sawtooth Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sawtooth Middle School offer ?
Sawtooth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sawtooth Middle School part of?
Sawtooth Middle School is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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