Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Silver Sage Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Silver Sage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Silver Sage Elementary School's student population of 329 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Silver Sage Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Silver Sage Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#84 out of 709 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
1%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
13%
1%
White
61%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
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 Silver Sage Elementary School's ranking?
Silver Sage Elementary School is ranked #84 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Silver Sage Elementary School often compared to?
Silver Sage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Sage Elementary School, Amity Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Silver Sage Elementary School?
329 students attend Silver Sage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Silver Sage Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Silver Sage Elementary School?
Silver Sage Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Silver Sage Elementary School offer ?
Silver Sage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Silver Sage Elementary School part of?
Silver Sage Elementary School is part of Joint School District No. 2.
In what neighborhood is Silver Sage Elementary School located?
Silver 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.
School Reviews
5 8/12/2018
I used to go there 2 years ago I'm in middle school it's about to become 3, how ever i miss silver sage suposing I spent 6 years of my life there so far I miss it so much and call me a cry baby but when I think about my old teachers I start to cry and it would be impossible for me to visit now and when I get out of high school it will probably be demolished becuse it's a old school from I think 1989 but I miss it
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