Serving 536 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bear Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bear Creek Elementary School's student population of 536 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
536 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Bear Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Creek Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#483 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bear Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bear Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/67000/67195/bear-creek-elementary-school-chart-ycZpoc.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bear Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bear Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/67000/67195/bear-creek-elementary-school-chart-G7TT9j.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
41%
25%
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Black
1%
2%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Bear Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Bear Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/67000/67195/bear-creek-elementary-school-chart-KprCQu.png)
White
53%
60%
![This chart display the percentage of White students in Bear Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of White students in Bear Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/67000/67195/bear-creek-elementary-school-chart-b0Nl62D.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
![This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Bear Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Bear Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hawaiian_students_ethnicity/67000/67195/bear-creek-elementary-school-chart-mWQd19.png)
Two or more races
3%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the diversity score of Bear Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Bear Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/67000/67195/bear-creek-elementary-school-chart-mWQd05.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Bear Creek Elementary School is ranked #483 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Bear Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Bear Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Ridge Elementary School, Amity Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Bear Creek Elementary School?
536 students attend Bear Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bear Creek Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 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 equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bear Creek Elementary School offer ?
Bear Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bear Creek Elementary School part of?
Bear Creek Elementary School is part of Bend-Lapine Administrative SD 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bear Creek Elementary School located?
Bear Creek Elementary School is located in the Larkspur neighborhood of Bend, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Larkspur.
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