Black Canyon Middle School vs Sawtooth Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Idaho, United States, 361 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
Sawtooth Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
829 students
| Measure | Black Canyon Middle School Idaho Falls, Idaho | Sawtooth Middle School Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #52 of 106 | #6 of 106 |
| National rank | #7159 of 15,369 | #2570 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 810 | 829 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 829 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 73% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Idaho Falls | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sawtooth Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 52.1).
- •Sawtooth Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 35.2%).
- •Black Canyon Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 21.8).
- •Sawtooth Middle School is the larger school with 829 students compared with 810.
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 Sawtooth Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sawtooth Middle School 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 Sawtooth Middle School?
About 361 km in a straight line, between Idaho Falls and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Canyon Middle School: 810. Sawtooth Middle School: 829. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Canyon Middle School and Sawtooth Middle School rank in Idaho?
Black Canyon Middle School is 52nd of 106 and Sawtooth Middle School is 6th of 106 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).