Serving 170 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bear River Charter School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear River Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Bear River Charter School's student population of 170 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 81% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bear River Charter School ranks within the top 10% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear River Charter School is 0.46, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#90 out of 975 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
71%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
23%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear River Charter School's ranking?
Bear River Charter School is ranked #90 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Bear River Charter School?
170 students attend Bear River Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Bear River Charter School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Bear River Charter School offer ?
Bear River Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bear River Charter School part of?
Bear River Charter School is part of Bear River Charter School District.
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