The Bear Blvd School

8860 Westview
Houston, TX 77055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The Bear Blvd School serves 251 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

The Bear Blvd School's student population of 251 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
251 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of The Bear Blvd School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
67%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in The Bear Blvd School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
13%
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White
17%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in The Bear Blvd School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of The Bear Blvd School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in The Bear Blvd School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Bear Blvd School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend The Bear Blvd School?
251 students attend The Bear Blvd School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of The Bear Blvd School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Bear Blvd School?
The Bear Blvd School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Bear Blvd School offer ?
The Bear Blvd School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is The Bear Blvd School part of?
The Bear Blvd School is part of Spring Branch Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is The Bear Blvd School located?
The Bear Blvd School is located in the Northwest Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in Northwest Houston.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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