Serving 250 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 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Silver Sage Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Boise, ID, covering an area of approximately 137.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 25.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silver Sage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Silver Sage Elementary School's student population of 250 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Silver Sage Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Sage Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#184 out of 704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Asian
8%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
61%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #184 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 41% ID state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Silver Sage Elementary School?
250 students attend Silver Sage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Silver Sage Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Silver Sage Elementary School?
Silver Sage Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Silver Sage Elementary School part of?
Silver Sage Elementary School is part of Joint School District No. 2.
In what neighborhood is Silver Sage Elementary School located?
Silver Sage Elementary School is located in the Southwest Ada County Alliance neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 12 other public schools located in Southwest Ada County Alliance.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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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