Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Desert Sage Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desert Sage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Desert Sage Elementary School's student population of 522 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Desert Sage Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Sage Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#472 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
1%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
12%
1%
White
59%
74%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desert Sage Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Sage Elementary School is ranked #472 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Desert Sage Elementary School often compared to?
Desert Sage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Hazel Elementary School, Silver Sage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Desert Sage Elementary School?
522 students attend Desert Sage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Desert Sage Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Sage Elementary School?
Desert Sage Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Sage Elementary School offer ?
Desert Sage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Desert Sage Elementary School part of?
Desert Sage Elementary School is part of Joint School District No. 2.
In what neighborhood is Desert Sage Elementary School located?
Desert Sage Elementary School is located in the Southwest Ada County Alliance neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 12 other public schools located in Southwest Ada County Alliance.
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