Enrollment
886
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Caldwell, ID
Sage Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sage Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160060000838
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sage Valley Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Idaho schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sage Valley Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sage Valley Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Caldwell, ID.
School address
District: Vallivue School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160060000838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sage Valley Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sage Valley Middle School
Sage Valley Middle School is a large middle school in Caldwell, Idaho, enrolling 886 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 92% of state schools at 886 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 108 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #56.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 443 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Vallivue School District spends $8,968 per pupil, 25% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Vallivue School District also operates Ridgevue High School (1,640 students) and Vallivue High School (1,252 students) alongside Sage Valley Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sage Valley Middle School compares
Sage Valley Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 28% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 886 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
886
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Idaho - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$8,968
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Sage Valley Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vallivue School District, which includes Sage Valley Middle School.
$8,968
Per student
-25%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 61.6%
Federal 16.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sage Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgevue High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vallivue High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakevue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summitvue Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Canyon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sage Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~886 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sage Valley Middle School
How many students attend Sage Valley Middle School?
Sage Valley Middle School has 886 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Caldwell, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sage Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sage Valley Middle School is 20.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sage Valley Middle School?
21.1% of students at Sage Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sage Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sage Valley Middle School is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Caldwell, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sage Valley Middle School?
Sage Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sage Valley Middle School rank among middle schools in Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Sage Valley Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Caldwell, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Caldwell on the city page.
Is Sage Valley Middle School a good school?
Sage Valley Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Idaho schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Vallivue School District?
Besides Sage Valley Middle School, Vallivue School District also operates Ridgevue High School (1,640 students), Vallivue High School (1,252 students), and Lakevue Elementary School (915 students). See the Vallivue School District district page for the complete list.
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