Summary:
Zip code 83406 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, is served by a single public middle school, Sandcreek Middle School, which enrolls 592 students in grades 7 and 8 as part of the Bonneville Joint District.
Sandcreek Middle School shows a clear split between its academic subjects. In English Language Arts (ELA), the school is a solid performer: 54.4% of students are proficient, which is essentially tied with the district (54.9%) and slightly above the state (54.0%). The 7th grade ELA score of 59.0% actually outperforms the state average of 56.8%. However, math is a significant weak spot. Only 35.5% of students are proficient in math, compared to 41.4% in the district and 43.1% statewide. The challenge is most pronounced in 8th grade, where just 30.8% of students are proficient in math versus the state's 41.2%. Science proficiency in 8th grade (40.4%) also trails both district and state averages. Another concern is chronic absenteeism, which affects 20.8% of students—roughly 1.5 times higher than the district (13.4%) and state (13.8%) rates—likely hindering academic progress.
On a positive note, Sandcreek is trending upward. The school's state ranking improved dramatically from the 27th percentile in 2024–2025 to the 41st percentile in 2025–2026, and its star rating rose from 1 star to 2 stars. With a moderate free/reduced lunch rate of 33.61% and a student-teacher ratio of 19.3, the school faces typical challenges but appears to be building momentum. For parents, the key takeaway is that Sandcreek offers strong ELA instruction, but families should be aware of the math proficiency gap and high absenteeism rate, both of which are priority areas for improvement.
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