Enrollment
704
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Idaho Falls, ID
Eagle Rock Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Rock Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160153000257
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle Rock Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Idaho Falls · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle Rock Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Rock Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Idaho Falls, ID.
School address
District: Idaho Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160153000257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.4%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eagle Rock Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eagle Rock Middle School
Eagle Rock Middle School is a large middle school in Idaho Falls, Idaho, enrolling 704 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 704 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 124 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 352 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Idaho Falls District spends $8,895 per pupil, 25% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Idaho Falls District also operates Skyline Senior High School (1,336 students) and Idaho Falls Senior High School (1,298 students) alongside Eagle Rock Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eagle Rock Middle School compares
Eagle Rock Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▲ 17% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Idaho - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$8,895
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
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 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Eagle Rock Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Idaho Falls District, which includes Eagle Rock Middle School.
$8,895
Per student
-25%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 59.9%
Federal 21.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eagle Rock Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idaho Falls Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorview Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagle Rock Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,336
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~704 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eagle Rock Middle School
How many students attend Eagle Rock Middle School?
Eagle Rock Middle School has 704 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Rock Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Rock Middle School is 15:1, which is 12% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eagle Rock Middle School?
34.4% of students at Eagle Rock Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Rock Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Rock Middle School is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Rock Middle School?
Eagle Rock Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eagle Rock Middle School rank among middle schools in Idaho Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Rock Middle School ranks #2 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.
Is Eagle Rock Middle School a good school?
Eagle Rock Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Idaho Falls District?
Besides Eagle Rock Middle School, Idaho Falls District also operates Skyline Senior High School (1,336 students), Idaho Falls Senior High School (1,298 students), and Taylorview Middle School (753 students). See the Idaho Falls District district page for the complete list.
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