For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,145 students in Bear Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Bear Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
2,145 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Bear Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #917 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#906 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
899 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
55%
# Black Students
11 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,108 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
52%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
103 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
194
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
157
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
148
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
158
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
145
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
150
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
202
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
163
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
160
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
157
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
168
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
173
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
170
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,439 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,294 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,439
$21,485
Spending / Student
$14,294
$19,787
Best Bear Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fallsvale
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40600 Valley Of The Falls Dr.
Forest Falls, CA 92339
(909) 794-8630
Forest Falls, CA 92339
(909) 794-8630
Grades: K-8
| 68 students
Rank: #22.
Baldwin Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
44500 Baldwin Ln.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-7766
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-7766
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
North Shore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
765 N. Stanfield Cutoff
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-7501
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-7501
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Big Bear Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41275 Big Bear Blvd.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-4634
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-4634
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students
Rank: #55.
Big Bear High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
351 Maple Ln.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-6892
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-6892
Grades: 9-12
| 624 students
Rank: #66.
Chautauqua High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
351 Maple Ln.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-2521
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 585-2521
Grades: 8-12
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bear Valley Unified School District?
Bear Valley Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,145 students.
What is the rank of Bear Valley Unified School District?
Bear Valley Unified School District is ranked #917 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bear Valley Unified School District?
52% of Bear Valley Unified School District students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bear Valley Unified School District?
Bear Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Bear Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,294 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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