Top Rankings
Bear Lake County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,424 students in Bear Lake County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
805 Schools
# Students
1,424 Students
317,583 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
17,449 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Bear Lake County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 173 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.42
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,426 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,536 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
61,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
19%
# Black Students
5 Students
3,562 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,352 Students
234,150 Students
% White Students
95%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,058 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
10,647 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
3,716
# Students in K Grade:
103
22,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
110
23,281
# Students in 2nd Grade:
115
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
113
23,640
# Students in 4th Grade:
127
23,896
# Students in 5th Grade:
118
23,838
# Students in 6th Grade:
128
24,320
# Students in 7th Grade:
128
24,795
# Students in 8th Grade:
91
25,258
# Students in 9th Grade:
105
26,027
# Students in 10th Grade:
90
25,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
95
23,979
# Students in 12th Grade:
78
23,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,652 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,125. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,089 is less than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,652
$10,125
Spending / Student
$8,089
$9,308
Best Bear Lake County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
A J Winters Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
535 Clay Street
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-0477
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-0477
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Georgetown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
142 Stringtown Road
Georgetown, ID 83239
(208) 847-0583
Georgetown, ID 83239
(208) 847-0583
Grades: PK-5
| 89 students
Rank: #33.
Clover Creek High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
Bear Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
633 Washington Street
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-2255
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-2255
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Rank: #55.
Bear Lake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Boise Street
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-0294
Montpelier, ID 83254
(208) 847-0294
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Rank: #66.
Paris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39 South Fielding Street
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2113
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2113
Grades: PK-5
| 165 students
Rank: #77.
Bear Lake On-line Learning
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39 Fielding Street
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2891
Paris, ID 83261
(208) 945-2891
Grades: K-8
| 222 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bear Lake County School District?
Bear Lake County School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,424 students.
What is the rank of Bear Lake County School District?
Bear Lake County School District is ranked #60 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bear Lake County School District?
95% of Bear Lake County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 17:1, which is lower 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 $8,089 is less than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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