Discovery Elementary School vs Rocky Mountain Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 702 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary School
Idaho Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
607 students
Rocky Mountain Middle School
Idaho Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–8
524 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary School Idaho Falls, Idaho | Rocky Mountain Middle School Idaho Falls, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 352 | #50 of 106 |
| National rank | #13952 of 50,301 | #7002 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 607 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 607 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 39.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| city | Idaho Falls | Idaho Falls |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 53.0).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 39.1%).
- •Rocky Mountain Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 19.0).
- •Discovery Elementary School is the larger school with 607 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 Discovery Elementary School better than Rocky Mountain Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary School ranks higher (66.2 vs 53.0 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 Discovery Elementary School and Rocky Mountain Middle School?
About 702 m in a straight line, between Idaho Falls and Idaho Falls in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary School: 607. Rocky Mountain Middle School: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary School and Rocky Mountain Middle School rank in Idaho?
Discovery Elementary School is 79th of 352 and Rocky Mountain Middle School is 50th of 106 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).