Black Canyon Middle School vs Rimrock Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 2.4 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
Rimrock Elementary
Ammon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
533 students
| Measure | Black Canyon Middle School Idaho Falls, Idaho | Rimrock Elementary Ammon, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #52 of 106 | #29 of 352 |
| National rank | #7159 of 15,369 | #8666 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 810 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 71% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Idaho Falls | Ammon |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rimrock Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 52.1).
- •Rimrock Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 35.2%).
- •Black Canyon Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 23.2).
- •Black Canyon Middle School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 533.
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 Rimrock Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rimrock Elementary ranks higher (73.9 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 Rimrock Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Idaho Falls and Ammon in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Canyon Middle School: 810. Rimrock Elementary: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Canyon Middle School and Rimrock Elementary rank in Idaho?
Black Canyon Middle School is 52nd of 106 and Rimrock Elementary is 29th of 352 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).