For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,441 students in Bear Lake County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Bear Lake County School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
7 Schools
791 Schools
# Students
1,441 Students
315,620 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
17,473 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Bear Lake County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 168 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 169 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
54%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
79%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.42
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
60,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
19%
# Black Students
7 Students
3,452 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,378 Students
234,074 Students
% White Students
96%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,030 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
10,148 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
32
3,504
# Students in K Grade:
115
22,232
# Students in 1st Grade:
122
22,965
# Students in 2nd Grade:
113
23,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
131
23,485
# Students in 4th Grade:
116
23,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
131
23,975
# Students in 6th Grade:
131
24,492
# Students in 7th Grade:
92
24,986
# Students in 8th Grade:
107
25,766
# Students in 9th Grade:
98
25,841
# Students in 10th Grade:
92
24,760
# Students in 11th Grade:
82
24,115
# Students in 12th Grade:
79
22,792
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,550 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,188. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,994 is less than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,550
$10,188
Spending / Student
$7,994
$9,366
Best Bear Lake County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
A J Winters Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
535 Clay Street
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-0477
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-0477
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Bear Lake On-line Learning
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39 Fielding Street
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2891
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2891
Grades: K-8
| 224 students
Rank: #33.
Bear Lake High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Boise Street
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-0294
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-0294
Grades: 9-12
| 334 students
Rank: #44.
Georgetown Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
142 Stringtown Road
Georgetown, ID 83239
(208) 847-0583
Georgetown, ID 83239
(208) 847-0583
Grades: PK-5
| 97 students
Rank: #55.
Clover Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
697 Jackson
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-2516
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-2516
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #66.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39 South Fielding Street
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2113
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2113
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
Rank: #77.
Bear Lake Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
633 Washington Street
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-2255
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-2255
Grades: 6-8
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bear Lake County School District?
Bear Lake County School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,441 students.
What is the rank of Bear Lake County School District?
Bear Lake County School District is ranked #49 out of 168 school districts in Idaho (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bear Lake County School District?
96% of Bear Lake County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bear Lake County School District?
Bear Lake County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Bear Lake County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,994 is less than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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