Bear Valley Elementary School
Tel:
(907)742-5900
- Bear Valley Elementary School serves 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Bear Valley Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
Top Placements
Bear Valley Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Bear Valley Elementary School's student population of 413 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 413 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Bear Valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 465 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bear Valley Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #11 out of 465 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 23% |
| Asian | 3% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 76% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anchorage School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bear Valley Elementary School is South Anchorage High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Goldenview Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Huffman Elementary School (2.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Anchorage Goldenview Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 706 students
0.9 miles
15800 Goldenview Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907)348-8626 0.9 7-8 706 - Anchorage South Anchorage High School Grades: 9-12 | 1411 students
2.0 miles
13400 Elmore Rd
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907)742-6200 2.0 9-12 1411 - Anchorage Huffman Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 368 students
2.5 miles
12000 Lorraine St
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907)742-5650 2.5 PK-6 368 - Anchorage O'malley Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 304 students
2.5 miles
11100 Rockridge Dr
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907)742-5800 2.5 PK-6 304 - Anchorage Rabbit Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 478 students
2.8 miles
13650 Lake Otis Pkwy
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907)742-5700 2.8 PK-6 478
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