Black Canyon Middle School vs Rocky Mountain Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Idaho, United States, 4.1 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
Rocky Mountain Middle School
Idaho Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–8
524 students
| Measure | Black Canyon Middle School Idaho Falls, Idaho | Rocky Mountain Middle School Idaho Falls, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 106 | #50 of 106 |
| National rank | #7159 of 15,369 | #7002 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 810 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 39.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Idaho Falls | Idaho Falls |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.1 vs 53.0).
- •Black Canyon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 39.1%).
- •Rocky Mountain Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 20.3).
- •Black Canyon Middle School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 524.
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 Rocky Mountain Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Black Canyon Middle School and Rocky Mountain Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Idaho Falls and Idaho Falls in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Canyon Middle School: 810. Rocky Mountain Middle School: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Canyon Middle School and Rocky Mountain Middle School rank in Idaho?
Black Canyon Middle School is 52nd of 106 and Rocky Mountain Middle School is 50th of 106 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).