Serving 834 students in grades 7-8, Black Canyon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 834 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Black Canyon Middle School's student population of 834 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
834 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Black Canyon Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Canyon Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#416 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
79%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Canyon Middle School's ranking?
Black Canyon Middle School is ranked #416 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Black Canyon Middle School?
834 students attend Black Canyon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Black Canyon Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Canyon Middle School?
Black Canyon Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Black Canyon Middle School offer ?
Black Canyon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Black Canyon Middle School part of?
Black Canyon Middle School is part of Bonneville Joint School District.
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