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Bear Creek Middle School

228 Jefferson St
Statham, GA 30666
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 673 students in grades 6-8, Bear Creek Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 673 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bear Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bear Creek Middle School's student population of 673 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
673 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bear Creek Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Creek Middle School is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1224 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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31%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bear Creek Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bear Creek Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bear Creek Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
26%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bear Creek Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bear Creek Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
49%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bear Creek Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bear Creek Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Bear Creek Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bear Creek Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bear Creek Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Creek Middle School's ranking?
Bear Creek Middle School is ranked #1224 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Bear Creek Middle School often compared to?
Bear Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Haymon-morris Middle School, Russell Middle School, Westside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Bear Creek Middle School?
673 students attend Bear Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Bear Creek Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Creek Middle School?
Bear Creek Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bear Creek Middle School offer ?
Bear Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bear Creek Middle School part of?
Bear Creek Middle School is part of Barrow County School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Date
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 673 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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