- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Caldwell, ID
Vallivue Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Vallivue Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160060000539
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vallivue Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Vallivue Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vallivue Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Caldwell, ID.
School address
District: Vallivue School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160060000539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Vallivue Middle School held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 160060000539 · Caldwell, ID Middle · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 16.6:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgevue High School (1,640 students)
Vallivue Middle School held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Vallivue 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
- Sage Valley Mi
Sage Valley Middle School
886 students
- Summitvue Midd
Summitvue Middle School
836 students
- This school
Vallivue Middle School
682 students
What this shows Vallivue Middle School reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vallivue Middle School compares
Vallivue 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▲ 9% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in Idaho - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Vallivue 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 Vallivue 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakevue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sage Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summitvue Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vallivue 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
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vallivue Middle School
How many students attend Vallivue Middle School?
Vallivue Middle School has 682 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Caldwell, ID. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vallivue Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vallivue Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vallivue Middle School?
31.9% of students at Vallivue Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vallivue Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Vallivue Middle School is White at 51.2% 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 Vallivue Middle School?
Vallivue Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Vallivue Middle School rank among middle schools in Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Vallivue Middle School ranks #1 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 Vallivue 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.