BLACKFOOT HERITAGE SIXTH GRADE

BLACKFOOT HERITAGE SIXTH GRADE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the BLACKFOOT DISTRICT school district, located in BLACKFOOT, ID with about 291 students. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, BLACKFOOT HERITAGE SIXTH GRADE has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BLACKFOOT HERITAGE SIXTH GRADE, located at 50 South Shilling Avenue in Blackfoot, Idaho, functions as a specialized transition school within the Blackfoot School District. By consolidating the sixth-grade population into a single facility, the school provides a focused academic environment specifically tailored to the developmental needs of students bridging the gap between elementary and middle school. This dedicated setting allows staff to implement targeted instructional strategies that help students navigate the transition to departmentalized classes and greater academic independence.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive community that balances rigorous learning with social-emotional growth. As a hub for the district's sixth graders, Heritage provides a unique opportunity for students from various elementary backgrounds to integrate, build new peer relationships, and develop the organizational skills necessary for success in secondary education. Through a combination of core curriculum, exploratory programs, and consistent behavioral expectations, Blackfoot Heritage aims to ensure every student is academically and personally prepared for the challenges of junior high school.

For more information, contact BLACKFOOT HERITAGE SIXTH GRADE at (208) 785-8838 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.