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Desert Sage Elementary School

9325 West Mossywood Street
Boise, ID 83709
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
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%
  • : Bottom 50% in ID
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Desert Sage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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.
This School
State Level (ID)
#472 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Desert Sage Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Desert Sage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Desert Sage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Desert Sage Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Desert Sage Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Asian
7%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Desert Sage Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Desert Sage Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Desert Sage Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
59%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Desert Sage Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Desert Sage Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Desert Sage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Desert Sage Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Desert Sage Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Desert Sage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Desert Sage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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