- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Sage Valley Middle School held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 160060000838 · Caldwell, ID Middle · MID · TRAD
886 enr · 20.6:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgevue High School (1,640 students)
Sage Valley Middle School held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Sage Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgevue High
Ridgevue High School
1,640 students
- Vallivue High
Vallivue High School
1,252 students
- Lakevue Elemen
Lakevue Elementary School
915 students
- This school
Sage Valley Middle School
886 students
- Summitvue Midd
Summitvue Middle School
836 students
- East Canyon El
East Canyon Elementary School
799 students
What this shows Sage Valley Middle School reports 886 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sage Valley Middle School compares
Sage Valley Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,310
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
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.
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
District finance for Vallivue School District reports $9,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,252
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~886 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 810 (2022-23) → 842 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.