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Excellent

#105 of 719 schools in ID

Top 15% in state

Rock Creek Elementary

Elementary School · Twin Falls District · Twin Falls, ID

A Twin Falls District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

850 FEDERATION ROAD, Twin Falls, ID 83301

  • Math 54% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 49% proficient (2022)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-1.07 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$9,657
Chronic Absenteeism13.9%

Students at Rock Creek Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).

Show all 7 years
2016
Math
58%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 14 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

25%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Rock Creek Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,548/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Twin Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,388

Median home value

$290,600

Median rent

$1,011/mo

College educated

23.8%

Homeownership

66.3%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Xavier Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–121.1 mi661Compare →
I B Perrine Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–51.8 mi426Compare →
Harrison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–52.4 mi370Compare →
Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–52.9 mi357Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Twin Falls District

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#2 of 17
District spending per student
$9,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rock Creek Elementary is listed in TWIN FALLS DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rock Creek Elementary

Rock Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Twin Falls, ID, part of Twin Falls District, serving approximately 627 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #105 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rock Creek Elementary

What grades does Rock Creek Elementary serve?

Rock Creek Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Rock Creek Elementary?

Rock Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 627 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Creek Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Rock Creek Elementary is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rock Creek Elementary rank in ID?

Rock Creek Elementary ranks #105 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Rock Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Rock Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Rock Creek Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rock Creek Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Is Rock Creek Elementary a charter school?

No, Rock Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rock Creek Elementary a Title I school?

No, Rock Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rock Creek Elementary?

25.0% of students at Rock Creek Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
627
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Twin Falls County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.9%
Area population (ZIP 83301)
61,968
Area average commute
16.2 min
Area median age
35.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83301; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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