Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bear Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Bear Valley Elementary serves the west part of Anchorage, AK, covering an area of approximately 14.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest reaches of the attendance zone located about 3.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bear Valley Elementary School's student population of 316 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
316 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bear Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Valley Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 441 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
32%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
29%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
22%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
47%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
15%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.7%
42.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
37%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Bear Valley Elementary School is ranked #5 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Bear Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Bear Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bayshore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Bear Valley Elementary School?
316 students attend Bear Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bear Valley Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bear Valley Elementary School?
Bear Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bear Valley Elementary School offer ?
Bear Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bear Valley Elementary School part of?
Bear Valley Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Bear Valley Elementary School located?
Bear Valley Elementary School is located in the Bear Valley neighborhood of Anchorage, AK.
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