Bickel Elementary School vs South Hills Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bickel Elementary School
Twin Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
169 students
South Hills Middle School
Twin Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
525 students
| Measure | Bickel Elementary School Twin Falls, Idaho | South Hills Middle School Twin Falls, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 352 | #84 of 106 |
| National rank | #37327 of 50,301 | #10331 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 169 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.9% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 28% |
| city | Twin Falls | Twin Falls |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Hills Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 31.8).
- •South Hills Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •South Hills Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •South Hills Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 66.9%).
- •Bickel Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.9).
- •South Hills Middle School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 169.
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 Bickel Elementary School better than South Hills Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Hills Middle School ranks higher (37.7 vs 31.8 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 Bickel Elementary School and South Hills Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Twin Falls and Twin Falls in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bickel Elementary School: 169. South Hills Middle School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bickel Elementary School and South Hills Middle School rank in Idaho?
Bickel Elementary School is 304th of 352 and South Hills Middle School is 84th of 106 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).