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#536 of 1,015 schools in UT
Bear River High
High School · Box Elder District · Garland, UT
A Box Elder District high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1450 S MAIN, Garland, UT 84312
- Math 24% proficient (2025)
- Reading 46% proficient (2025)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bear River High score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 35% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bear River High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low189/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,095
Median home value
$336,200
Median rent
$912/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84312; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear River MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 8–10 | 0.2 mi | 823 | Compare → |
| Box Elder HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 10–12 | Not available | 1,603 | Compare → |
| Park Valley SecondaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–10 | Not available | 8 | Compare → |
| Sunrise High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 5–12 | Not available | 153 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Box Elder District
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #10 of 18
- District spending per student
- $10,287NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bear River High is listed in Box Elder District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bear River High
Bear River High is a public high school in Garland, UT, part of Box Elder District, serving approximately 1,196 students in grades 10th-12th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #536 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bear River High
What grades does Bear River High serve?
Bear River High serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Bear River High?
Bear River High has an enrollment of approximately 1,196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear River High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear River High is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bear River High rank in UT?
Bear River High ranks #536 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Bear River High's MySchoolScout rating?
Bear River High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bear River High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bear River High has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bear River High a charter school?
No, Bear River High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bear River High a Title I school?
No, Bear River High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bear River High?
24.5% of students at Bear River High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Box Elder County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (435) 734-4840
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 84312)
- 5,070
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 84312; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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