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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 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 7% 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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Early Release / Last Day of School
May 25, 2022 (Wednesday)
School Rankings
Bear Creek Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,196 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#798 out of 2196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
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