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Bear Valley Elementary School

26125 Fir Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
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Tel: (951) 571-4520
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Bear Valley Elementary School serves 790 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 790 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 38%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 42%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bear Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

School Overview

Bear Valley Elementary School's student population of 790 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
790 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bear Valley Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
38%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
42%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
69%
56%
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Black
13%
5%
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White
6%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.50
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bear Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Moreno Valley Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bear Valley Elementary School's ranking?

Bear Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Bear Valley Elementary School?

790 students attend Bear Valley Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

69% of Bear Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Bear Valley Elementary School offer ?

Bear Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Bear Valley Elementary School part of?

Bear Valley Elementary School is part of Moreno Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 790 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 38%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 42%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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