Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Big Bear Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Big Bear Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2128 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
51%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Bear Elementary School's ranking?
Big Bear Elementary School is ranked #2128 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Big Bear Elementary School?
259 students attend Big Bear Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Big Bear Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Bear Elementary School?
Big Bear Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Big Bear Elementary School offer ?
Big Bear Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Big Bear Elementary School part of?
Big Bear Elementary School is part of Bear Valley Unified School District.
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