Black Canyon Middle School vs Iona Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Canyon Middle School
Idaho Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–8
810 students
Iona Elementary School
Iona · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
661 students
| Measure | Black Canyon Middle School Idaho Falls, Idaho | Iona Elementary School Iona, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 106 | #147 of 352 |
| National rank | #7159 of 15,369 | #21322 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 810 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 50% |
| city | Idaho Falls | Iona |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iona Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 52.1).
- •Iona Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 35.2%).
- •Black Canyon Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 23.6).
- •Black Canyon Middle School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 661.
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 Black Canyon Middle School better than Iona Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Iona Elementary School ranks higher (55.5 vs 52.1 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 Black Canyon Middle School and Iona Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Idaho Falls and Iona in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Canyon Middle School: 810. Iona Elementary School: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Canyon Middle School and Iona Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Black Canyon Middle School is 52nd of 106 and Iona Elementary School is 147th of 352 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).