Desert Sage Elementary School vs West Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Sage Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
West Junior High
Boise · Public middle · Grades 7–9
717 students
| Measure | Desert Sage Elementary School Boise, Idaho | West Junior High Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #180 of 352 | #30 of 106 |
| National rank | #24186 of 50,301 | #5363 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 477 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.6% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 46% |
| city | Boise | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 51.4).
- •Desert Sage Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 46%).
- •West Junior High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 48%).
- •West Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 65.6%).
- •Desert Sage Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.9).
- •West Junior High is the larger school with 717 students compared with 477.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Sage Elementary School better than West Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), West Junior High ranks higher (60.6 vs 51.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Desert Sage Elementary School and West Junior High?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Boise and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sage Elementary School: 477. West Junior High: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sage Elementary School and West Junior High rank in Idaho?
Desert Sage Elementary School is 180th of 352 and West Junior High is 30th of 106 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).