Middleton High School vs Purple Sage Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middleton High School
Middleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,443 students
Purple Sage Elementary
Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Middleton High School Middleton, Idaho | Purple Sage Elementary Caldwell, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 134 | #112 of 352 |
| National rank | #7103 of 16,910 | #18012 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,443 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 1,443 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 53% |
| city | Middleton | Caldwell |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Purple Sage Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 54.8).
- •Purple Sage Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 38%).
- •Middleton High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 54%).
- •Middleton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 32%).
- •Purple Sage Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 23.7).
- •Middleton High School is the larger school with 1,443 students compared with 453.
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 Middleton High School better than Purple Sage Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Purple Sage Elementary ranks higher (60.3 vs 54.8 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 Middleton High School and Purple Sage Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Middleton and Caldwell in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middleton High School: 1,443. Purple Sage Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middleton High School and Purple Sage Elementary rank in Idaho?
Middleton High School is 42nd of 134 and Purple Sage Elementary is 112th of 352 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).