At Desert Sage Elementary School in Southwest Boise, students are encouraged to follow the example of the school's mascot, Cody the Coyote; this means that they will strive to be respectful, responsible and cooperative in all that they do.
This Title 1 academy has served kindergarten through fifth-grade students since 1974 and strives to maintain a community of multicultural learners empowered through collaboration and community support to achieve their full potential.
Desert Sage Elementary’s campus offers a dedicated music room, cafeteria, modern classrooms, two playgrounds and a recreation field, giving students the resources and amenities they need to thrive.
Desert Sage is working to address behavior problems by providing comprehensive interventions that reinforce positive attitudes and participating in Project Lead the Way, which fosters engaging and hands-on lessons created to improve student empowerment, knowledge and life skills to find success in the future.
Kids will love to engage in the school’s various athletics and arts programs that include S.O.L.E. Kids and Girls on the Run, where cardiovascular activities lead to improved fitness. Other school programs include choir, drama and the Art Club through Young Rembrandts, where pupils can hone their artistic skills.
Enrolling your children in Desert Sage Elementary School ensures they’ll have the educational opportunities and experiences needed to tackle tomorrow’s challenges.
Desert Sage Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
9325 W Mossywood Dr,
Boise, ID
West Ada School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Niche Grade
C+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.6%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
13.9%
State Average
20.3%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
520:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
White
59%
Hispanic
14%
Black
11.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.5%
Two or more races
6.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
4/19/2019
We have attended 4 different elementary schools in 5 years due to military service. I have been so happy with each and every one (even the one in Nevada which is such a low performing state academically). Our 7 months at Desert Sage have been an absolute nightmare. It is unreal. The front staff will...
3/13/2018
Excellent. The staff works collaboratively to create an safe and challenging learning environment for all kids.
3/23/2017
This was our assigned school when I first moved my daughter and I to Boise. I met with the teacher before she began school, and explained the trauma my daughter had been through prior to the move. She seemed understanding, and I had high hopes. On her first day, she didn't know any of the rules and...
11/16/2016
My 3rd graders teacher is very rude to the students she gets very upset and easily irrirated with the students.she makes the students feel very uncomfortable to the point they are scared to ask questions. Dont bother talking with the principal she skates around the parents concern.she always sticks...
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Attendance Zone
About Southwest Boise
List Price Range
$380K - $1.3M
Homes For Sale
206
Average Home Value
$535,197
Median Lot Size
8,712 Sq Ft
% Renters
18%
Household Income
$104,985
% of College Grads
35.7%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
2,039 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
37.2%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 7th to 12th
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- K to 12th
- Charter
- K to 6th
- Charter
Parks in this Area
Peppermint Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Trails
Sycamore Park
- Playground
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Phillipi Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Molenaar Park
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Skateboard
Pine Grove Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Hillsdale Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Playground
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Desert Sage Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Boise, ID and is served by the West Ada School District in Idaho. The school has a total enrollment of 593 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Desert Sage Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $535,197. Discover additional schools in the area, like BOISE ONLINE SCHOOL - SECONDARY, Gem Prep Online, Gem Prep: Meridian Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Boise has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Desert Sage Elementary School.