Bear Lake Middle School vs Snake River JR High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Idaho, United States, 137 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Lake Middle School
Montpelier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
296 students
Snake River JR High School
Blackfoot · Public middle · Grades 7–8
284 students
| Measure | Bear Lake Middle School Montpelier, Idaho | Snake River JR High School Blackfoot, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #60 of 106 | #61 of 106 |
| National rank | #7512 of 15,369 | #7581 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 296 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.6% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 29% |
| city | Montpelier | Blackfoot |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.6 vs 50.4).
- •Bear Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 29%).
- •Snake River JR High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Snake River JR High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 44.6%).
- •Snake River JR High School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.5).
- •Bear Lake Middle School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 284.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bear Lake Middle School better than Snake River JR High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bear Lake Middle School and Snake River JR High School?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Montpelier and Blackfoot in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Lake Middle School: 296. Snake River JR High School: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Lake Middle School and Snake River JR High School rank in Idaho?
Bear Lake Middle School is 60th of 106 and Snake River JR High School is 61st of 106 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).