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#474 of 719 schools in ID
Sandcreek Middle School
Middle School · Bonneville Joint District · Idaho Falls, ID
A Bonneville Joint District middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
2955 OWEN STREET, Idaho Falls, ID 83406
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sandcreek Middle School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sandcreek 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
$90,654
Median home value
$350,500
Median rent
$1,182/mo
College educated
36.8%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watersprings SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Watersprings SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| White Pine Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 613 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bonneville Joint District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #16 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
Sandcreek Middle School is listed in BONNEVILLE JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandcreek Middle School
Sandcreek Middle School is a public middle school in Idaho Falls, ID, part of Bonneville Joint District, serving approximately 605 students in grades 7th-8th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #474 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandcreek Middle School
What grades does Sandcreek Middle School serve?
Sandcreek Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Sandcreek Middle School?
Sandcreek Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandcreek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandcreek Middle School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandcreek Middle School rank in ID?
Sandcreek Middle School ranks #474 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Sandcreek Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandcreek Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Sandcreek Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandcreek Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sandcreek Middle School a charter school?
No, Sandcreek Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandcreek Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sandcreek Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandcreek Middle School?
30.2% of students at Sandcreek 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
- 605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bonneville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (208) 525-4416
- Area population (ZIP 83406)
- 19,991
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 83406; 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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