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#290 of 719 schools in ID
Top 40% in state
Rocky Mountain Middle School
Middle School · Bonneville Joint District · Idaho Falls, ID
A Bonneville Joint District middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3443 NORTH AMMON ROAD, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rocky Mountain Middle School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rocky Mountain Middle School 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,572/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Idaho 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
$75,870
Median home value
$307,700
Median rent
$1,132/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Services CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Taylors Crossing Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| White Pine Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| Black Canyon Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 7–8 | 2.5 mi | 834 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Bonneville Joint District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #7 of 24
- District spending per student
- $8,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rocky Mountain Middle School is listed in BONNEVILLE JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rocky Mountain Middle School
Rocky Mountain Middle School is a public middle school in Idaho Falls, ID, part of Bonneville Joint District, serving approximately 555 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #290 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rocky Mountain Middle School
What grades does Rocky Mountain Middle School serve?
Rocky Mountain Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Middle School?
Rocky Mountain Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Middle School 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 Rocky Mountain Middle School rank in ID?
Rocky Mountain Middle School ranks #290 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Rocky Mountain Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rocky Mountain Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Rocky Mountain Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocky Mountain Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rocky Mountain Middle School a charter school?
No, Rocky Mountain Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rocky Mountain Middle School a Title I school?
No, Rocky Mountain Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rocky Mountain Middle School?
35.3% of students at Rocky Mountain Middle School 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 555
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bonneville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (208) 525-4403
- Area population (ZIP 83401)
- 47,170
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 83401; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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