Black Canyon Middle School

Summary:

Black Canyon Middle School is a public middle school in Idaho Falls, Idaho, serving 880 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Bonneville Joint School District, which is ranked 40 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools, Black Canyon Middle School has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (18.07%) and significantly lower academic performance, with proficiency rates in Math (33.3%) and English Language Arts (43.9%) well below the district (41.6% and 53.6%) and state (42.2% and 53.3%) averages. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as male students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, Black Canyon Middle School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (17.7%) and a relatively high percentage of students (30.23%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

When comparing Black Canyon Middle School to the nearby Rocky Mountain Middle School and Sandcreek Middle School, it becomes evident that Black Canyon is underperforming academically. The nearby schools have higher ISAT proficiency rates, higher school rankings, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. The significant performance gaps between different student subgroups at Black Canyon Middle School suggest that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and support programs to address these inequities, and the high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds indicates that socioeconomic factors may be playing a role in the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public 7-8

4949 East 1st Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401

(208) 332-6800

District: Bonneville Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
125^th of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 20.3

Number of students: 834

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.7%

Hispanic:

17.5%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Black Canyon Middle School ranks worse than 76.2% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.31. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Black Canyon Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Black Canyon Middle School 125^th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Black Canyon Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Bonneville Joint District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bonneville Joint District 40^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Black Canyon Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Black Canyon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.83	76^th	107	29.0%
2024	26.31	125^th	164	23.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Black Canyon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2022	25.69	8^th	9	11.1%
2023	25.35	23^rd	27	14.8%
2024	14.27	34^th	37	8.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Black Canyon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2022	26.64	26^th	32	18.8%
2023	30.66	39^th	51	23.5%
2024	21.75	60^th	72	16.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Black Canyon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2022	27.76	24^th	32	25.0%
2023	12.05	48^th	51	5.9%
2024	14.91	66^th	72	8.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Black Canyon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	40.14	9^th	17	47.1%
2024	25.73	48^th	56	14.3%

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Rank History for White students at Black Canyon Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	36.50	19^th	29	34.5%
2024	28.96	58^th	81	28.4%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Black Canyon Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	663	7	4	187	5	0	22	888
2023	674	9	4	159	9	2	23	880
2024	656	2	5	146	4	3	18	834

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Black Canyon Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	888	40.5	21.8	n/a
2023	880	41.6	21.1	30.2
2024	834	40.9	20.3	29.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Black Canyon Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	888	40.5	21.8	n/a
2023	880	41.6	21.1	30.2
2024	834	40.9	20.3	29.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Black Canyon Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)				ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Black Canyon Middle School	Public	7-8	4949 East 1st Street	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 332-6800	834	41	20.3	29.3%	656 (78.7%)	2 (0.2%)	146 (17.5%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	18 (2.2%)	26.3	125^th of 164 public middle schools	23.8%		26.8	76^th of 107 public middle schools	29.0%	49		40.7	25.3	33.3	34.7		50.2	37.0	43.9
Rocky Mountain Middle School	Public	7-8	3443 North Ammon Road	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-4403	555	32	17.5	35.3%	424 (76.4%)	2 (0.4%)	110 (19.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.4%)	32.7	107^th of 164 public middle schools	34.8%		46.6	51^st of 107 public middle schools	52.3%	56		33.7	35.9	34.9	32.5				50.5	$6,992	$876	$6,117
Sandcreek Middle School	Public	7-8	2955 Owen Street	Idaho Falls	83406	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 525-4416	605	30	20.4	30.2%	491 (81.2%)	6 (1.0%)	88 (14.5%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.2%)	3 (0.5%)	8 (1.3%)	30.8	115^th of 164 public middle schools	29.9%		34	66^th of 107 public middle schools	38.3%	49		37.0	33.5	35.2	34.2		49.0	46.1	47.5	$7,206	$818	$6,388
Taylorview Middle School	Public	7-8	350 Castlerock Lane	Idaho Falls	83404	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 524-7850	784	47	16.7	34.8%	606 (77.3%)	5 (0.6%)	124 (15.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (5.6%)	48.8	70^th of 164 public middle schools	57.3%		47.9	49^th of 107 public middle schools	54.2%	21		46.3	41.0	43.6	41.4		55.2	53.1	54.1	$7,573	$885	$6,689
Eagle Rock Middle School	Public	7-8	2020 Pancheri Drive	Idaho Falls	83402	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-7700	746	48	15.4	44.8%	512 (68.6%)	1 (0.1%)	204 (27.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.8%)	37.8	92^nd of 164 public middle schools	43.9%		30.1	73^rd of 107 public middle schools	31.8%	19		35.7	43.7	39.6	35.1		48.2	50.8	49.5	$7,597	$855	$6,742
Rigby Middle School	Public	6-8	290 N 3800 E	Rigby	83442	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 745-7704	938	54	17.2	31.7%	811 (86.5%)	6 (0.6%)	89 (9.5%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.8%)	63.8	48^th of 164 public middle schools	70.7%		66.2	26^th of 107 public middle schools	75.7%	22	39.1	55.9	55.1	49.8	44.7	55.3	64.4	64.2	61.2	$6,249	$652	$5,597
Farnsworth Middle School	Public	6-8	305 North 3700 East	Rigby	83442	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 745-8347	587	37	15.8	33.7%	510 (86.9%)	1 (0.2%)	59 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.6%)	68.6	41^st of 164 public middle schools	75.0%		70.9	21^st of 107 public middle schools	80.4%	20	44.2	61.1	53.0	52.6	45.3	62.1	63.0	64.9	63.3
Donald J Hobbs Middle School	Public	7-8	350 East Pine Street	Shelley	83274	Bingham County	Shelley Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 357-7667	409	22	18.5	38.4%	336 (82.2%)	3 (0.7%)	61 (14.9%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	28.5	120^th of 164 public middle schools	26.8%		33.6	67^th of 107 public middle schools	37.4%	53				36.2	17.1				49.8	$6,737	$799	$5,938
Hazel Stuart Elementary School	Public	5-6	475 West Center Street	Shelley	83274	Bingham County	Shelley Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 357-5580	403	18	21.8	43.9%	344 (85.4%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (12.4%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				35.2	43.1				52.3	$5,889	$763	$5,127
Firth Middle School	Public	5-8	410 Roosevelt	Firth	83236	Bingham County	Firth District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 346-6240	273	16	16.6	37.0%	235 (86.1%)	3 (1.1%)	28 (10.3%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)				44.9					58.8	$6,437	$1,349	$5,087

Frequently Asked Questions about Black Canyon Middle School

How many students attend Black Canyon Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 834 students attended Black Canyon Middle School.

Is Black Canyon Middle School a good school?

Black Canyon Middle School ranks in the bottom 23.8% of Idaho middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Black Canyon Middle School?

Students at Black Canyon Middle School are 79% White, 18% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Black Canyon Middle School in?

Bonneville Joint District

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