- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Idaho Falls, ID
Black Canyon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Black Canyon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160093001155
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Canyon Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Idaho schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Idaho Falls · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Black Canyon Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Canyon Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Idaho Falls, ID.
School address
District: Bonneville Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160093001155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Black Canyon Middle School shrank from 880 students in 2022-23 to 834 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 160093001155 · Idaho Falls, ID Middle · MID · TRAD
810 enr · 19.8:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Thunder Ridge High School (1,693 students)
Black Canyon Middle School shrank from 880 students in 2022-23 to 834 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Black Canyon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thunder Ridge
Thunder Ridge High School
1,693 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
1,230 students
- Bonneville Hig
Bonneville High School
1,176 students
- This school
Black Canyon Middle School
810 students
- Iona Elementar 661
Iona Elementary School
661 students
- Discovery Elem 607
Discovery Elementary School
607 students
What this shows Black Canyon Middle School reports 810 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black Canyon Middle School compares
Black Canyon Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 29% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 810 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
810
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in Idaho - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,756
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Black Canyon Middle School is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bonneville Joint District reports $8,756 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Black Canyon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonneville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iona Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Canyon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~810 students)
Frequently asked questions about Black Canyon Middle School
How many students attend Black Canyon Middle School?
Black Canyon Middle School has 810 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Idaho Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 880 (2022-23) → 834 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Canyon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Canyon Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Black Canyon Middle School?
20.7% of students at Black Canyon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Canyon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Black Canyon Middle School is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Canyon Middle School?
Black Canyon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Black Canyon Middle School rank among middle schools in Idaho Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Canyon Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Idaho Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Idaho Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Bonneville Joint District?
Besides Black Canyon Middle School, Bonneville Joint District also operates Thunder Ridge High School (1,693 students), Hillcrest High School (1,230 students), and Bonneville High School (1,176 students). See the Bonneville Joint District district page for the complete list.