Bear Creek Community Charter School serves 514 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Bear Creek Community Charter School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bear Creek Community Charter School's student population of 514 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bear Creek Community Charter School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bear Creek Community Charter School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1205 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
8%
14%
White
76%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Creek Community Charter School's ranking?
Bear Creek Community Charter School is ranked #1205 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Bear Creek Community Charter School?
514 students attend Bear Creek Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bear Creek Community Charter School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Creek Community Charter School?
Bear Creek Community Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bear Creek Community Charter School offer ?
Bear Creek Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bear Creek Community Charter School part of?
Bear Creek Community Charter School is part of Bear Creek Community CS School District.
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