Enrollment
695
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Caldwell, ID
Syringa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Syringa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160051000109
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Syringa Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Idaho schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 81.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Syringa Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Syringa Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Caldwell, ID.
School address
District: Caldwell District · Idaho
NCES ID 160051000109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+178% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Syringa Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Syringa Middle School
Syringa Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Caldwell, Idaho, enrolling 695 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 81.5% of students qualify for free meals, 178% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 695 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (32%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Its district draws 29.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Caldwell District also operates Caldwell Senior High School (1,400 students) and Jefferson Middle School (778 students) alongside Syringa 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 Syringa Middle School compares
Syringa 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.5% | ▲ 178% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 178% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in Idaho - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,769
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 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 62.7%
White 32.1%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Syringa 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 Caldwell District, which includes Syringa Middle School.
$10,769
Per student
-10%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.9%
State 55.3%
Federal 29.8%
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 Syringa Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Syringa Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~695 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Syringa Middle School
How many students attend Syringa Middle School?
Syringa Middle School has 695 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Caldwell, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Syringa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Syringa Middle School is 18.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Syringa Middle School?
81.5% of students at Syringa Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Syringa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Syringa Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment, in Caldwell, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Syringa Middle School?
Syringa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Syringa Middle School rank among middle schools in Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Syringa Middle School ranks #2 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 Syringa Middle School a good school?
Syringa Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Caldwell District?
Besides Syringa Middle School, Caldwell District also operates Caldwell Senior High School (1,400 students), Jefferson Middle School (778 students), and Washington Elementary School (481 students). See the Caldwell District district page for the complete list.
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