Serving 296 students in grades 6-8, Bear Lake Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bear Lake Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Montpelier, ID school district, covering approximately 1,030.9 square miles, with typical drive times of 20-30 minutes and an average distance of 17.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 25.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear Lake Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bear Lake Middle School's student population of 296 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Knowledge is Power.
School Rankings
Bear Lake Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Lake Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#319 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
White
94%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Lake Middle School's ranking?
Bear Lake Middle School is ranked #319 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Bear Lake Middle School?
296 students attend Bear Lake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Bear Lake Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bear Lake Middle School?
Bear Lake Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bear Lake Middle School offer ?
Bear Lake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bear Lake Middle School part of?
Bear Lake Middle School is part of Bear Lake County School District.
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