Serving 222 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bear Lake On-line Learning 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear Lake On-line Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bear Lake On-line Learning's student population of 222 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bear Lake On-line Learning 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 Bear Lake On-line Learning is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#477 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
92%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
13%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Lake On-line Learning's ranking?
Bear Lake On-line Learning is ranked #477 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Bear Lake On-line Learning?
222 students attend Bear Lake On-line Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bear Lake On-line Learning students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Bear Lake On-line Learning offer ?
Bear Lake On-line Learning offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bear Lake On-line Learning part of?
Bear Lake On-line Learning is part of Bear Lake County School District.
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