Serving 6 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bear Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bear Valley Elementary School's student population of 6 students has declined by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bear Valley Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
White
67%
20%
Two or more races
33%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
33%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Bear Valley Elementary School?
6 students attend Bear Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bear Valley Elementary School students are White, and 33% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bear Valley Elementary School?
Bear Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bear Valley Elementary School offer ?
Bear Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bear Valley Elementary School part of?
Bear Valley Elementary School is part of Alpine County Unified School District.
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