Desert Springs Elementary School vs Sage Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 217 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Springs Elementary School
Nampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
686 students
Sage Valley Middle School
Caldwell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students
| Measure | Desert Springs Elementary School Nampa, Idaho | Sage Valley Middle School Caldwell, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 352 | #58 of 106 |
| National rank | #23309 of 50,301 | #7464 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 686 | 886 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 886 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 38% |
| city | Nampa | Caldwell |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Springs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 50.9).
- •Desert Springs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 38%).
- •Desert Springs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Sage Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 57.7%).
- •Desert Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.1).
- •Sage Valley Middle School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 686.
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 Springs Elementary School better than Sage Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Springs Elementary School ranks higher (52.6 vs 50.9 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 Springs Elementary School and Sage Valley Middle School?
About 217 m in a straight line, between Nampa and Caldwell in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Springs Elementary School: 686. Sage Valley Middle School: 886. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Springs Elementary School and Sage Valley Middle School rank in Idaho?
Desert Springs Elementary School is 167th of 352 and Sage Valley Middle School is 58th of 106 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).