Serving 843 students in grades 8-10, Bear River Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-10
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear River Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bear River Middle School's student population of 843 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-10
Total Students
843 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bear River Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear River Middle School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#331 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)57%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear River Middle School's ranking?
Bear River Middle School is ranked #331 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Bear River Middle School?
843 students attend Bear River Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bear River Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear River Middle School?
Bear River Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bear River Middle School offer ?
Bear River Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8-10
What school district is Bear River Middle School part of?
Bear River Middle School is part of Box Elder School District.
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