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Sage Valley Middle School

Grades 06–08 · Middle · Caldwell, ID · NCES 160060000838

At a glance

Reported students

886

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

44.43

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

19.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Idaho middle enrollment

90th percentile

Compared with 112 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

795

Sage Valley Middle School: 886 reported students.

State peer staffing position

82nd percentile

19.9:1 reported; state peer median 17.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
827
Teachers (FTE)
51.99
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1

What the reported data says about Sage Valley Middle School

Sage Valley Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Caldwell. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Vallivue School District. NCES reports 886 students for 2024–25.

Among 112 middle schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 515 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.9:1, above the Idaho median of 17.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.5%). English learners represent 6.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Sage Valley Middle School

  1. 1How do the reported 19.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.43 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
6.8%
Students with disabilities
13.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch
39.4%
Lunch program
Not reported

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.5
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White59%
  • Hispanic33.5%
  • Black1.8%
  • Asian0.5%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
  • Multiracial4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Sage Valley Middle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Summitvue Middle School

Middle · Vallivue School District

06–088363 mi
Syringa Middle School

Middle · Caldwell District

07–086954.2 mi
Lone Star Middle School

Middle · Nampa School District

06–089274.3 mi
Jefferson Middle School

Middle · Caldwell District

05–067784.5 mi
Vallivue Middle School

Middle · Vallivue School District

06–086824.8 mi
Middleton Middle School

Middle · Middleton District

06–081,0185.1 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Sage Valley Middle School

What grades does Sage Valley Middle School serve?

Sage Valley Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Vallivue School District.

How many students attend Sage Valley Middle School?

Sage Valley Middle School reported 886 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 112 Idaho middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 827 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Sage Valley Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 19.9:1, based on 886 students and 44.43 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Idaho median for the same school level is 17.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Sage Valley Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Sage Valley Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Vallivue School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Sage Valley Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

39.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Sage Valley Middle School in?

Sage Valley Middle School is part of Vallivue School District, based in Caldwell, ID, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Sage Valley Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Summitvue Middle School (3 mi), Syringa Middle School (4.2 mi), Lone Star Middle School (4.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.