Bear Creek Elementary School

12801 Escarpment Blvd
Austin, TX 78739
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Top 10%
Serving 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bear Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 10% in TX
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bear Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Bear Creek Elementary School's student population of 567 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
567 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Bear Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Creek Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#430 out of 8079 schools
(Top 10%)
60-64%
37%
70-74%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
20%
5%
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Hispanic
17%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
54%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
57%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bear Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Bear Creek Elementary School is ranked #430 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bear Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Bear Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eanes Elementary School, Zilker Elementary School, Kiker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Bear Creek Elementary School?
567 students attend Bear Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Bear Creek Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Creek Elementary School?
Bear Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bear Creek Elementary School offer ?
Bear Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bear Creek Elementary School part of?
Bear Creek Elementary School is part of Austin ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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