Bear Valley Middle School

3003 Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 950 students in grades 6-8, Bear Valley Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 950 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 35%
  • : 48%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Bear Valley Middle School's student population of 950 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
950 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bear Valley Middle School is 0.52, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
35%
40%
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(18-19)
48%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bear Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
65%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
25%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
This chart display the diversity score of Bear Valley Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bear Valley Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Bear Valley Middle School often compared to?
Bear Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Del Dios Of Arts And Sciences, Classical Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Bear Valley Middle School?
950 students attend Bear Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bear Valley Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Valley Middle School?
Bear Valley Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bear Valley Middle School offer ?
Bear Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bear Valley Middle School part of?
Bear Valley Middle School is part of Escondido Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 950 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 35%
  • : 48%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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