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Bear Lake Middle School

Summary:

Bear Lake Middle School is a public middle school in Montpelier, Idaho, serving 289 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Bear Lake County District, which is ranked 39 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bear Lake Middle School has consistently performed above the state and district averages in ISAT (Idaho Standards Achievement Test) scores for Math, Science, and English Language Arts. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 51.2% in Math, 50.4% in Science, and 57.6% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 42.2%, 41.2%, and 53.3%, respectively. The school's academic performance has improved over the years, with its statewide ranking rising from 63 out of 173 middle schools in 2012-2013 to 43 out of 164 middle schools in 2023-2024.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 38.41% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Bear Lake Middle School is performing better than many other schools with similar demographics. The school's per-student spending of $9,276 in the 2018-2019 school year is in line with the state average, and its student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable, ranging from 16.3 in 2020-2021 to 17.8 in 2022-2023, which is comparable to the state and district averages.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 633 Washington Street
       Montpelier, ID  83254-1453

(208) 847-2255

District: Bear Lake County District

SchoolDigger Rank:
43rd of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,276 Help


Students who attend Bear Lake Middle School usually attend:

High:    Bear Lake High School

Feeder schools for Bear Lake Middle School:

Elementary:    A J Winters Elementary School
    Georgetown Elementary School
    Paris Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  289

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.2%
Hispanic:
2.1%
American Indian:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bear Lake Middle School ranks better than 73.8% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.85. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bear Lake Middle School is $9,276.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bear Lake Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bear Lake Middle School 43rd of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Bear Lake Middle School in the ranking list.)

Bear Lake County District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bear Lake County District 39th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bear Lake Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bear Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 56.14 70th 158 55.7%
2009 55.58 77th 160 51.9%
2010 56.25 72nd 166 56.6%
2011 56.41 73rd 169 56.8%
2012 64.20 51st 171 70.2%
2013 63.53 63rd 173 63.6%
2015 36.26 58th 100 42.0%
2016 41.09 51st 98 48.0%
2017 48.58 61st 131 53.4%
2018 52.26 47th 100 53.0%
2023 59.69 33rd 107 69.2%
2024 67.85 43rd 164 73.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bear Lake Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.83 24th 47 48.9%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bear Lake Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 413 413
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 434 434
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 456 456
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 442 442
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 484 484
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 484 484
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 442 442
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 394 394
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 384 384
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 365 365
2001 373 0 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 386
2002 355 2 1 5 4 n/a n/a 0 367
2003 355 2 1 5 4 n/a n/a 0 367
2004 319 2 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 330
2005 272 1 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 284
2006 251 1 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 257
2007 242 1 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 252
2008 245 0 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2009 249 0 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 259
2010 254 0 1 12 3 n/a n/a 0 270
2011 224 0 0 12 3 1 3 0 243
2012 235 1 1 8 2 0 2 0 249
2013 231 1 2 10 1 1 0 0 246
2014 235 1 2 15 2 0 3 0 258
2015 247 0 1 17 3 0 5 0 273
2016 237 2 0 9 1 0 4 0 253
2017 233 2 0 7 2 0 2 0 246
2018 250 1 0 9 0 1 2 0 263
2019 261 1 0 11 2 2 1 0 278
2020 267 1 0 12 0 0 1 0 281
2021 241 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 250
2022 276 2 0 6 1 0 1 0 286
2023 275 1 0 6 3 2 2 0 289

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bear Lake Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 413 18.0 22.9 19.1
1992 434 20.0 21.7 23
1993 456 22.2 20.5 21.1
1994 442 23.1 19.1 22.9
1995 484 24.1 20.1 24.8
1996 484 24.1 20.1 24.8
1997 442 24.3 18.2 26.2
1998 394 24.2 16.3 25.9
1999 384 22.7 16.9 42.7
2000 365 23.2 15.7 37.8
2001 386 23.7 16.3 42
2002 367 21.0 17.5 43.3
2003 367 21.0 17.5 43.3
2004 330 19.5 16.9 47.9
2005 284 18.5 15.4 53.5
2006 257 17.5 14.7 43.2
2007 252 17.0 14.8 47.2
2008 253 15.5 16.3 46.2
2009 259 15.5 16.7 40.9
2010 270 15.6 17.3 48.5
2011 243 16.0 15.1 50.2
2012 249 16.2 15.2 48.2
2013 246 13.7 17.9 54.9
2014 258 13.9 18.5 48.8
2015 273 14.0 19.5 46.9
2016 253 14.0 18.0 46.6
2017 246 15.3 15.9 48.4
2018 263 15.4 17.0 47.5
2019 278 14.5 19.0 43.2
2020 281 17.1 16.3 42
2021 250 15.3 16.3 34
2022 286 15.7 18.1 8.4
2023 289 16.1 17.8 38.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bear Lake Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 413 18.0 22.9 19.1
1992 434 20.0 21.7 23
1993 456 22.2 20.5 21.1
1994 442 23.1 19.1 22.9
1995 484 24.1 20.1 24.8
1996 484 24.1 20.1 24.8
1997 442 24.3 18.2 26.2
1998 394 24.2 16.3 25.9
1999 384 22.7 16.9 42.7
2000 365 23.2 15.7 37.8
2001 386 23.7 16.3 42
2002 367 21.0 17.5 43.3
2003 367 21.0 17.5 43.3
2004 330 19.5 16.9 47.9
2005 284 18.5 15.4 53.5
2006 257 17.5 14.7 43.2
2007 252 17.0 14.8 47.2
2008 253 15.5 16.3 46.2
2009 259 15.5 16.7 40.9
2010 270 15.6 17.3 48.5
2011 243 16.0 15.1 50.2
2012 249 16.2 15.2 48.2
2013 246 13.7 17.9 54.9
2014 258 13.9 18.5 48.8
2015 273 14.0 19.5 46.9
2016 253 14.0 18.0 46.6
2017 246 15.3 15.9 48.4
2018 263 15.4 17.0 47.5
2019 278 14.5 19.0 43.2
2020 281 17.1 16.3 42
2021 250 15.3 16.3 34
2022 286 15.7 18.1 8.4
2023 289 16.1 17.8 38.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bear Lake Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $873 (9.4%) $8,403 (90.6%) $9,276

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bear Lake Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Math (Bear Lake Middle School)44.648
 3.4%
   All Grades Math (Bear Lake County District)45.344.3
 1%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bear Lake Middle School)48.352.6
 4.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Bear Lake County District)5051.9
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students278289
 4%
African American11
American Indian23
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic116
 45.5%
Pacific Islander22
White261275
 5.4%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.2%38.4%
 4.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bear Lake Middle School

Students at Bear Lake Middle School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Bear Lake Middle School ranks 43rd of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Bear Lake Middle School usually go on to attend Bear Lake High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 289 students attended Bear Lake Middle School.


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