Bear Lake County District School District
School District · Paris, Idaho
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,189
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,189
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Evaluating Bear Lake County District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bear Lake County District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Georgetown Elementary School
Georgetown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
A J Winters Elementary School
Montpelier · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bear Lake High School
Montpelier · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#38 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,189
$1,870 vs Idaho median
District size
1,437 students
Larger than Idaho median
The short answer
Bear Lake County District ranks #38 of 98 Idaho districts by overall school rating. Bear Lake County District's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Georgetown Elementary School (8.3/10), A J Winters Elementary School (8.2/10), and Bear Lake High School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Bear Lake County District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | A J Winters Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Bear Lake High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Paris Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Bear Lake Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Bear Lake On-line Learning | 2.1 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bear Lake County District
Bear Lake County District is a Paris, Idaho school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 1,437 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. The district invests $9,189 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Bear Lake County District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Georgetown Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Bear Lake County District students show an average math proficiency of 56.0% and ELA proficiency of 63.6%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bear Lake County District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bear Lake County District with test data.
Schools in Bear Lake County District
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Paris
- Total Enrollment
- 1,437
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bear Lake County District?
Bear Lake County District has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bear Lake County District?
The average composite rating for Bear Lake County District is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bear Lake County District?
Bear Lake County District spends $9,189 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bear Lake County District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bear Lake County District is 20:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bear Lake County District?
Georgetown Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Bear Lake County District with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Bear Lake County District?
Across schools in Bear Lake County District with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bear Lake County District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Bear Lake County District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Idaho by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.6%
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- Pocatello District (24)
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- Madison District (12)
- Post Falls District (12)
- Caldwell District (11)
- Kuna Joint District (11)
- Minidoka County Joint District (11)
- Emmett Independent District (9)
- Mountain Home District (9)
- Snake River District (9)
- Blaine County District (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Idaho Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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