Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bear Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bear Valley Elementary School's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bear Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Valley Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4 out of 459 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
22%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
71%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
12%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Bear Valley Elementary School is ranked #4 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Bear Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Bear Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bayshore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Bear Valley Elementary School?
397 students attend Bear Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Bear Valley Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 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 20:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bear Valley Elementary School offer ?
Bear Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bear Valley Elementary School part of?
Bear Valley Elementary School is part of Anchorage School District.
In what neighborhood is Bear Valley Elementary School located?
Bear Valley Elementary School is located in the Bear Valley neighborhood of Anchorage, AK.
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