Enrollment
836
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Caldwell, ID
Summitvue Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Summitvue Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160060001140
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summitvue Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Summitvue Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summitvue Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Caldwell, ID.
School address
District: Vallivue School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160060001140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Summitvue Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Summitvue Middle School
Summitvue Middle School is a large middle school in Caldwell, Idaho, enrolling 836 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 92% of state schools at 836 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 85 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (40%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 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.
Discipline events run high: 197 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 836 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Vallivue School District also operates Ridgevue High School (1,640 students) and Vallivue High School (1,252 students) alongside Summitvue 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 Summitvue Middle School compares
Summitvue 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▲ 19% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 836 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
836
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Idaho - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 52.8%
White 40.2%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Summitvue 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 Summitvue 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 Summitvue Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgevue High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sage Valley Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Canyon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summitvue 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
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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 (~836 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Summitvue Middle School
How many students attend Summitvue Middle School?
Summitvue Middle School has 836 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Caldwell, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summitvue Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summitvue Middle School is 19.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Summitvue Middle School?
34.9% of students at Summitvue Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summitvue Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Summitvue Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.8% of enrollment, in Caldwell, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summitvue Middle School?
Summitvue Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Summitvue Middle School rank among middle schools in Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Summitvue Middle School ranks #3 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 Summitvue Middle School a good school?
Summitvue Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Summitvue 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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