Bear Creek Elementary School vs. Mesa Elementary School
Should I attend Bear Creek Elementary School or Mesa Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bear Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Mesa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bear Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mesa Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
346 students
247 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#13 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#90 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
48
34
Grade 1 Students
42
44
Grade 2 Students
53
37
Grade 3 Students
54
41
Grade 4 Students
77
48
Grade 5 Students
72
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
75%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
8%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%