Bear Creek Middle School
Bear Creek Middle School serves 757 students in grades 6-8.
Bear Creek Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Bear Creek Middle School's student population of 757 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 757 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bear Creek Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bear Creek Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #712 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 15% |
| Black | 14% | 37% |
| White | 60% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Barrow County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bear Creek Middle School is Winder-barrow High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Russell Middle School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bethlehem Alternative School Alternative School
0.8 miles
54 Star St W
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-2900 0.8 n/a n/a - Winder Russell Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 36%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 934 students10
0.8 miles
364 W Candler St
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-8181 0.8 6-8 934 - Winder Winder-barrow High School Math: 31% | Reading: 33%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,012 students10
1.4 miles
272 N 5th Ave
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-4519 1.4 9-12 2,012 - Winder Winder Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 42%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 659 students10
1.5 miles
194 Mcneal Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 425-2194 1.5 PK-5 659 - Winder Holsenbeck Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 42%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 745 students10
2.1 miles
445 Holsenbeck School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-1540 2.1 PK-5 745
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