Bear Exploration Center serves 511 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Bear Exploration Center placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear Exploration Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bear Exploration Center's student population of 511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bear Exploration Center is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bear Exploration Center is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
52%
32%
White
37%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Exploration Center's ranking?
Bear Exploration Center is ranked #256 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Bear Exploration Center often compared to?
Bear Exploration Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Forest Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Bear Exploration Center?
511 students attend Bear Exploration Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Bear Exploration Center students are Black, 37% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Exploration Center?
Bear Exploration Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Bear Exploration Center offer ?
Bear Exploration Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bear Exploration Center part of?
Bear Exploration Center is part of Montgomery County School District.
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