Enrollment
829
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Meridian, ID
Sawtooth Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sawtooth Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160210000819
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sawtooth Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Idaho schools.
- #5 of 7
- middle schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 8.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sawtooth Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sawtooth Middle School ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Meridian, ID.
School address
District: Joint School District No. 2 · Idaho
NCES ID 160210000819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sawtooth Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sawtooth Middle School
Sawtooth Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Meridian, Idaho, enrolling 829 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.6% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Idaho average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 91% of state schools at 829 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 78 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Joint School District No. 2 spends $8,438 per pupil, 29% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students) and Owyhee High School (1,884 students) alongside Sawtooth 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 Sawtooth Middle School compares
Sawtooth 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.6% | ▼ 71% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 829 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
829
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Idaho - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$8,438
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
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Sawtooth Middle School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joint School District No. 2, which includes Sawtooth Middle School.
$8,438
Per student
-29%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 63.9%
Federal 14.1%
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 Sawtooth Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Owyhee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meridian High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sawtooth Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,765
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~829 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sawtooth Middle School
How many students attend Sawtooth Middle School?
Sawtooth Middle School has 829 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Meridian, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sawtooth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sawtooth Middle School is 20.7:1, which is 21% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sawtooth Middle School?
8.6% of students at Sawtooth Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sawtooth Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sawtooth Middle School is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Meridian, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sawtooth Middle School?
Sawtooth Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Sawtooth Middle School rank among middle schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Sawtooth Middle School ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Meridian, 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 Meridian on the city page.
Is Sawtooth Middle School a good school?
Sawtooth Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Joint School District No. 2?
Besides Sawtooth Middle School, Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students), Owyhee High School (1,884 students), and Rocky Mountain High School (1,848 students). See the Joint School District No. 2 district page for the complete list.
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