Bear Exploration Center

2525 Churchill Dr
Montgomery, AL 36111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 503 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bear Exploration Center ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 10% in AL
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (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:

School Overview

Bear Exploration Center's student population of 503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

Bear Exploration Center ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Exploration Center is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#76 out of 1285 schools
(Top 10%)
52%
29%
79%
47%
65-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
57%
32%
White
30%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bear Exploration Center's ranking?
Bear Exploration Center is ranked #76 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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, Macmillan International At Mckee by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Bear Exploration Center?
503 students attend Bear Exploration Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Bear Exploration Center students are Black, 30% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bear Exploration Center offer ?
Bear Exploration Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bear Exploration Center part of?
Bear Exploration Center is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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