The top reported proficiency rate is 51% in Math. The lowest is 44% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Bear River Charter School
Bear River Charter School operates as a single-school district in Cache County, serving kindergarten through eighth grade. With a small enrollment, the school offers a self-contained environment for families seeking a K–8 charter option. The school’s grade band means there is no high school graduation rate to report; students who continue beyond eighth grade would move to a different school.
State testing results for grades three through eight show that roughly half of students scored proficient in math, while proficiency rates in English language arts and science were lower, each landing below the half mark. When stacked against other Cache County districts, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits below the midpoint of the group. This positions it as a school where, on average, academic performance is a bit weaker than many of its county peers, though not at the bottom. Families considering Bear River Charter School will want to look closely at the specific subjects where the school’s proficiency lags and ask how the school supports students who are not yet meeting the state benchmark.
Chronic absence is a notable soft spot. The school’s chronic absenteeism rate is below the midpoint among the county’s districts, meaning a larger share of students miss a substantial number of school days relative to most neighboring districts. Parents should consider this pattern and inquire about attendance initiatives and how the school works to keep students engaged and in class.
Per-pupil current spending falls in the middle range, upper half, of Cache County’s districts, suggesting the school dedicates a reasonable level of resources to its operations relative to others in the area. Without data on staffing or course access, it is not possible to say how that spending translates into teacher-to-student ratios or program depth.
The student body is predominantly white, with a notable share of Hispanic students and small numbers of students from other racial and ethnic backgrounds. Information on the share of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals was not available, nor was data on students with disabilities or English learners. Those are meaningful gaps for parents who want to understand the school’s socioeconomic and support-need profile. A family considering the school should ask the school directly about these populations and the services in place.
As a charter school, Bear River Charter School operates with some independence from the local traditional district. No recent parent-relevant changes, such as boundary shifts, leadership turnover, or program launches, were found in public records. That does not guarantee stability, but it suggests no large-scale disruption in the near term.
This is a small K–8 charter where academic proficiency, especially in English and science, is lower than the county average and where chronic absenteeism is a concern. It may fit a family that values a tight-knit, kindergarten-through-middle-school setting and is comfortable digging deeper into academic support and attendance culture. Given the missing data on key student demographics and special programs, a thorough conversation with the school’s leadership would be a wise next step.
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