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Purple Sage Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 417 students

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Posted April 24, 2010

All of the kids seem to be well mannered and educated. I think the school itself is focused and giving them the best chance for a future.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 9, 2009

Purple Sage is a great school. The Principal and faculty create a very positive environment for learning. I have also been pleased with the teachers who have gone the extra mile to provide activities that challenge the advanced students.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 74% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 81% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 79% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
46%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students83%
Female94%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students87%
Female81%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female97%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students84%
Female84%
Male83%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students81%
Female84%
Male78%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female87%
Male86%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students77%
Female96%
Male65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students81%
Female78%
Male83%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students67%
Female67%
Male67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 84% 81%
Hispanic 13% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Black 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 35%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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25709 El Paso Rd
Caldwell, ID 83607
Phone: (208) 455-1148

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