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VALLIVUE MIDDLE SCHOOL

16412 SOUTH 10TH AVENUE, CALDWELL, ID 83607VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
677
Students
Total enrolled
$10,509
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 27% vs nat'l
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 6% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 10% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 677 students in grades 06–08 in CALDWELL, Idaho.
27% below average funding
District spends $10,509 per pupil, 27% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

VALLIVUE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in CALDWELL, Idaho, serving grades 06–08 with 677 students. The district invests $10,509 per student — 27% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at VALLIVUE MIDDLE SCHOOL

677
Total Students
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
41%
Free Lunch
42
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution354 male · 323 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility41%
National avg 52% · 276 students
Student Composition
53%
43%
White53%
Hispanic / Latino43%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 160060000539

Academic Outcomes at VALLIVUE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 56th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 83607

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,509Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,509
State avg
$12,804
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,624
Student Support$1,997
Administration$1,261
Operations$1,576
Other$1,051
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,509 spent per student, an estimated $4,656 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
62%
21%
State government
61.6%
Local (property tax)
21.5%
Federal programs
16.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,509/student, 27% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
LAKEVUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSKYWAY ELEMENTARYEAST CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDESERT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+3 more
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Middle
SAGE VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOLSUMMITVUE MIDDLE SCHOOL
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High School
RIDGEVUE HIGH SCHOOLVALLIVUE HIGH SCHOOLVALLIVUE ACADEMY
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyCanyon County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictVALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (208)454-1426
NCES ID: 160060000539
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CALDWELL seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
RIDGEVUE HIGH SCHOOL
1,578 students · 09–12
31% FRL
High
VALLIVUE HIGH SCHOOL
1,235 students · 09–12
● 45 opp35% FRL
Elem
LAKEVUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
951 students · PK–05
39% FRL
Mid
SAGE VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
810 students · 06–08
28% FRL
Mid
SUMMITVUE MIDDLE SCHOOL
745 students · 06–08
45% FRL
Elem
SKYWAY ELEMENTARY
738 students · PK–05
50% FRL
Elem
EAST CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
692 students · PK–05
33% FRL
Elem
DESERT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
667 students · PK–05
39% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
16412 SOUTH 10TH AVENUE, CALDWELL, ID 83607
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.