Summary:
The Bear Valley Unified school district in California is home to a single middle school, Big Bear Middle. This school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California middle schools over the past three years, with a statewide ranking between 1420 and 1512 out of around 2,700-2,800 schools.
Academically, Big Bear Middle struggles to meet state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 32.59% to 50.97% in ELA, compared to the state average of 45.82% to 47.19%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were 22.14% to 27.60%, well below the state average of 31.57% to 34.31%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.1%, significantly higher than the state average.
The data suggests that Big Bear Middle faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, particularly in the areas of academic performance and attendance. With 67.79% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school also serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, which may contribute to the observed academic and attendance issues. Addressing these challenges will likely require a comprehensive approach involving the school, district, and community stakeholders.
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