Serving 461 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bear Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bear Creek Elementary serves the southeast part of Dundalk, MD, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles and typically allows for a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school. The distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 0.9 miles, with the furthest point being 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bear Creek Elementary School's student population of 461 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
461 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Engage. Empower. Excel.
School Rankings
Bear Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Creek Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#917 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.9%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Bear Creek Elementary School is ranked #917 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Bear Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Bear Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mars Estates Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Bear Creek Elementary School?
461 students attend Bear Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Bear Creek Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bear Creek Elementary School?
Bear Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bear Creek Elementary School offer ?
Bear Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bear Creek Elementary School part of?
Bear Creek Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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