Mountain View Middle School vs South Hills Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Idaho, United States, 190 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
South Hills Middle School
Twin Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
525 students
| Measure | Mountain View Middle School Blackfoot, Idaho | South Hills Middle School Twin Falls, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 106 | #84 of 106 |
| National rank | #8335 of 15,369 | #10331 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 526 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 28% |
| city | Blackfoot | Twin Falls |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 37.7).
- •Mountain View Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 28%).
- •Mountain View Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Mountain View Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 55.2%).
- •South Hills Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.5).
- •Mountain View Middle School is the larger school with 526 students compared with 525.
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 South Hills Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View Middle School ranks higher (46.8 vs 37.7 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 South Hills Middle School?
About 190 km in a straight line, between Blackfoot and Twin Falls in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain View Middle School: 526. South Hills Middle School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain View Middle School and South Hills Middle School rank in Idaho?
Mountain View Middle School is 69th of 106 and South Hills Middle School is 84th of 106 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).