Below Average
#806 of 1,015 schools in UT
Bear River Middle
School · Box Elder District · Garland, UT
A Box Elder District school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 E 1500 S, Garland, UT 84312
- Math 41% proficient (2025)
- Reading 38% proficient (2025)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bear River Middle score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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
29.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bear River Middle 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear River HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 10–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,196 | Compare → |
| Box Elder HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 10–12 | Not available | 1,603 | 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
- #15 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 Middle is listed in Box Elder District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bear River Middle
Bear River Middle is a public school in Garland, UT, part of Box Elder District, serving approximately 823 students in grades 8th-10th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #806 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bear River Middle
What grades does Bear River Middle serve?
Bear River Middle serves students in grades 8th through 10th.
How many students attend Bear River Middle?
Bear River Middle has an enrollment of approximately 823 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear River Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear River Middle is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bear River Middle rank in UT?
Bear River Middle ranks #806 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Bear River Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Bear River Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bear River Middle has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bear River Middle a charter school?
No, Bear River Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bear River Middle a Title I school?
No, Bear River Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bear River Middle?
29.5% of students at Bear River Middle 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
- 8th – 10th
- Enrollment
- 823
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Box Elder County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (435) 734-4880
- 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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