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Desert Sage Elementary School vs. Silver Sage Elementary School

Should you attend Desert Sage Elementary School or Silver Sage Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Desert Sage Elementary School
9325 West Mossywood Street
Boise, ID 83709
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Silver Sage Elementary School
7700 Snohomish Street
Boise, ID 83709
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Silver Sage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 497 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 33% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Silver Sage Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 41%). 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 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
497 students
309 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Desert Sage Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Silver Sage Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Desert Sage Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Silver Sage Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Desert Sage Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Silver Sage Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Desert Sage Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Joint School District No. 2 and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Silver Sage Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Joint School District No. 2 and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#498 out of 704 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
#184 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Desert Sage Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Silver Sage Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
40-44%
(Top 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert Sage Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Silver Sage Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Bottom 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert Sage Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Silver Sage Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 20% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Desert Sage Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Silver Sage Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
21
11
Kindergarten Students
73
48
Grade 1 Students
81
45
Grade 2 Students
71
68
Grade 3 Students
88
46
Grade 4 Students
77
47
Grade 5 Students
86
44

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Desert Sage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Silver Sage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Desert Sage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Silver Sage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Desert Sage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Silver Sage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
17%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Desert Sage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Silver Sage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
50%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Desert Sage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Silver Sage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Desert Sage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Silver Sage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Two or more races
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Desert Sage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Silver Sage Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Desert Sage Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Silver Sage Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Desert Sage Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Silver Sage Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Desert Sage Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Silver Sage Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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