SAWTOOTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

3730 NORTH LINDER ROAD
MERIDIAN, ID 83646

829 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

829

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAWTOOTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	694
Hispanic	85
Black	6
Asian	9
Two or More	30
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
694 (83.7%)
Hispanic
85 (10.3%)
Two or More
30 (3.6%)
Asian
9 (1.1%)
Black
6 (0.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
Phone:	(208)855-4200
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	829
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 278

Grade 7 260

Grade 8 291