Alturas Preparatory Academy vs Sandcreek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alturas Preparatory Academy
Idaho Falls · Charter high · Grades 6–12
463 students
Sandcreek Middle School
Idaho Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–8
592 students
| Measure | Alturas Preparatory Academy Idaho Falls, Idaho | Sandcreek Middle School Idaho Falls, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 134 | #33 of 106 |
| National rank | #4418 of 16,910 | #5552 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 463 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.8% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 44% |
| city | Idaho Falls | Idaho Falls |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alturas Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 59.7).
- •Alturas Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 33.6%).
- •Alturas Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.7).
- •Sandcreek Middle School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 463.
- •Alturas Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Sandcreek Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alturas Preparatory Academy better than Sandcreek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alturas Preparatory Academy ranks higher (65.4 vs 59.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alturas Preparatory Academy and Sandcreek Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Idaho Falls and Idaho Falls in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alturas Preparatory Academy: 463. Sandcreek Middle School: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alturas Preparatory Academy and Sandcreek Middle School rank in Idaho?
Alturas Preparatory Academy is 19th of 134 and Sandcreek Middle School is 33rd of 106 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).