Mountain View Middle School vs Ridge Crest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain View Middle School
Blackfoot · Public middle · Grades 6–8
526 students
Ridge Crest Elementary School
Blackfoot · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
| Measure | Mountain View Middle School Blackfoot, Idaho | Ridge Crest Elementary School Blackfoot, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 106 | #233 of 352 |
| National rank | #8335 of 15,369 | #29550 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 526 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 54.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 46% |
| city | Blackfoot | Blackfoot |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 43.6).
- •Ridge Crest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •Mountain View Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Mountain View Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 54.3%).
- •Mountain View Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.0).
- •Mountain View Middle School is the larger school with 526 students compared with 359.
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 Mountain View Middle School better than Ridge Crest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View Middle School ranks higher (46.8 vs 43.6 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 Mountain View Middle School and Ridge Crest Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Blackfoot and Blackfoot in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain View Middle School: 526. Ridge Crest Elementary School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain View Middle School and Ridge Crest Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Mountain View Middle School is 69th of 106 and Ridge Crest Elementary School is 233rd of 352 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).