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SANDCREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

2955 OWEN STREET, IDAHO FALLS, ID 83406BONNEVILLE JOINT DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
577
Students
Total enrolled
$8,773
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 39% vs nat'l
20.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 31% vs nat'l
52/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 577 students in grades 07–08 in IDAHO FALLS, Idaho.
39% below average funding
District spends $8,773 per pupil, 39% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 52th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SANDCREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, serving grades 07–08 with 577 students. The district invests $8,773 per student — 39% below the national average of $14,347, with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at SANDCREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

577
Total Students
20.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
27%
Free Lunch
29
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution289 male · 288 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility27%
National avg 52% · 158 students
Student Composition
83%
12%
Asian1%
White83%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 160093000651

Academic Outcomes at SANDCREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 52th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 87th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 83406

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$8,773Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$8,773
State avg
$12,804
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$3,860
Student Support$1,667
Administration$1,053
Operations$1,316
Other$877
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $8,773 spent per student, an estimated $3,886 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
64%
19%
State government
64.4%
Local (property tax)
19.2%
Federal programs
16.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $8,773/student, 39% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
IONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCLOVERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLRIMROCK ELEMENTARY
+11 more
↓
Middle
BLACK CANYON MIDDLE SCHOOLROCKY MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
THUNDER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOLHILLCREST HIGH SCHOOLBONNEVILLE HIGH SCHOOLBONNEVILLE ONLINE SCHOOL
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyBonneville County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBONNEVILLE JOINT DISTRICT →
Phone: (208)525-4416
NCES ID: 160093000651
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in IDAHO FALLS seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BONNEVILLE JOINT DISTRICT
High
THUNDER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
1,708 students · 09–12
● 52 opp23% FRL
High
HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL
1,161 students · 09–12
● 52 opp17% FRL
High
BONNEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
1,128 students · 09–12
● 52 opp23% FRL
Mid
BLACK CANYON MIDDLE SCHOOL
880 students · 07–08
● 52 opp30% FRL
Elem
IONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
664 students · PK–06
● 52 opp25% FRL
Elem
DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
630 students · PK–06
● 52 opp29% FRL
Elem
CLOVERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
585 students · PK–06
● 52 opp45% FRL
Elem
RIMROCK ELEMENTARY
551 students · PK–06
● 52 opp13% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2955 OWEN STREET, IDAHO FALLS, ID 83406
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.