Serving 382 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 18:1 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 (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 382 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
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
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.
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?
382 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 18:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 382 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
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
