Bear Valley Elementary School
Tel:
(907)742-5900
- Bear Valley Elementary School serves 415 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- Bear Valley Elementary School's student population of 415 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 415 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bear Valley Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bear Valley Elementary School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| 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 | 4% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 74% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.36 |
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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: 2016-2017 (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 | 718 students
0.9 miles
15800 Goldenview Drive
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907)348-8626 0.9 7-8 718 - Anchorage South Anchorage High School Grades: 9-12 | 1450 students
2.0 miles
13400 Elmore Road
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907)742-6200 2.0 9-12 1450 - Anchorage Huffman Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 380 students
2.5 miles
12000 Lorraine Street
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907)742-5650 2.5 PK-6 380 - Anchorage O'malley Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 300 students
2.5 miles
11100 Rockridge Drive
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907)742-5800 2.5 PK-6 300 - Anchorage Rabbit Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 440 students
2.8 miles
13650 Lake Otis Parkway
Anchorage, AK 99516
(907)742-5700 2.8 PK-6 440
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