Serving 907 students in grades 5-6, Bear Creek Intermediate 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 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 907 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear Creek Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bear Creek Intermediate School's student population of 907 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
907 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
Bear Creek Intermediate School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Creek Intermediate School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#668 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
6%
Hispanic
13%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
67%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Creek Intermediate School's ranking?
Bear Creek Intermediate School is ranked #668 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bear Creek Intermediate School?
907 students attend Bear Creek Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bear Creek Intermediate School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Creek Intermediate School?
Bear Creek Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bear Creek Intermediate School offer ?
Bear Creek Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Bear Creek Intermediate School part of?
Bear Creek Intermediate School is part of Keller Independent School District.
School Reviews
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