Heritage Middle School vs Sawtooth Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Idaho, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,003 students
Sawtooth Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
829 students
| Measure | Heritage Middle School Meridian, Idaho | Sawtooth Middle School Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2 of 106 | #6 of 106 |
| National rank | #1469 of 15,369 | #2570 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,003 | 829 |
| Enrollment | 1,003 | 829 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.7% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 62% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 73.9).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 73%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 22%).
- •Heritage Middle School is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 829.
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 Heritage Middle School better than Sawtooth Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle School ranks higher (80.1 vs 73.9 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 Heritage Middle School and Sawtooth Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Middle School: 1,003. Sawtooth Middle School: 829. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Middle School and Sawtooth Middle School rank in Idaho?
Heritage Middle School is 2nd of 106 and Sawtooth Middle School is 6th of 106 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).