Serving 904 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 904 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bear Creek Intermediate serves the northeast part of Keller, TX, covering an area of approximately 15.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 5.1 miles to its furthest point.
- 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 904 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
904 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bear Creek Intermediate School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Creek Intermediate School is 0.57, 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
#605 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Creek Intermediate School's ranking?
Bear Creek Intermediate School is ranked #605 out of 8,096 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?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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?
904 students attend Bear Creek Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Bear Creek Intermediate School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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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