SAWTOOTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
SAWTOOTH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 school district, located in MERIDIAN, ID with about 1,049 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 48 teachers, SAWTOOTH MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SAWTOOTH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school located in Meridian, Idaho, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the West Ada School District. Situated on North Linder Road, the school is positioned within one of the fastest-growing regions in the state. Like other schools in the district, Sawtooth is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and social responsibility during the formative middle school years.
Beyond its core classroom instruction, SAWTOOTH MIDDLE SCHOOL emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and elective programs. The school aims to build a strong community culture by partnering with families and local stakeholders to prepare students for the academic rigor of high school. Its location in Meridian reflects the broader district focus on utilizing modern facilities and technology to meet the diverse needs of an expanding student population.
For more information, contact SAWTOOTH MIDDLE SCHOOL at (208) 855-4200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MERIDIAN, ID 83646-5416
(208) 855-4200
SAWTOOTH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in MERIDIAN, ID with about 1,049 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Idaho
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
- Total Students:
- 1,049
- Teachers:
- 48.43
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,049 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SAWTOOTH MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.