Bear Lake Elementary School

Summary:

Bear Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Apopka, Florida, serving 924 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Seminole School District, which is ranked 7th out of 68 districts in the state.

While Bear Lake Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with 39.39% Hispanic and 15.37% African American students, the school faces some challenges. It has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.7% in 2019-2020 to 23.8% in 2022-2023, higher than the 14.8% to 38.5% range at nearby schools. Additionally, the school's test scores, particularly in 5th grade math, are lower than the Seminole District and state averages, though its 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 60% exceeds the state average of 53%. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 58.87%, compared to 33.86% to 79.86% at nearby schools.

Bear Lake Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from 494th out of 2,118 Florida elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 1,170th out of 2,256 in 2023-2024. This decline, along with the school's lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism compared to nearby schools like Sabal Point Elementary School and Wekiva Elementary School, suggests that Bear Lake Elementary may face unique challenges that require targeted interventions and support to address the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3399 Gleaves Ct
       Apopka, FL  32703


(407) 746-5550

District: Seminole

SchoolDigger Rank:
1170th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,638 Help


Students who attend Bear Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Teague Middle School
High:    Lake Brantley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  924

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
39.4%
White:
37.2%
African American:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bear Lake Elementary School ranks worse than 51.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 33rd among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Seminole School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.2. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bear Lake Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.4%), White (37.2%), African American (15.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bear Lake Elementary School is 16.4. 25 elementary schools in the Seminole School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Bear Lake Elementary School employs 56.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bear Lake Elementary School is $8,638. 37 elementary schools in the Seminole School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bear Lake Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Seminole:

SchoolDigger ranks Seminole 7th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bear Lake Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.95 305th 1688 81.9%
2007 80.30 310th 1786 82.6%
2008 70.88 509th 1789 71.5%
2009 73.66 446th 1847 75.9%
2010 79.60 329th 1919 82.9%
2011 82.50 286th 1985 85.6%
2012 78.71 374th 1984 81.1%
2013 75.41 443rd 2029 78.2%
2014 78.66 391st 2064 81.1%
2016 67.89 649th 2087 68.9%
2017 71.42 585th 2112 72.3%
2018 74.63 494th 2118 76.7%
2019 67.98 669th 2182 69.3%
2021 54.75 987th 2247 56.1%
2022 50.02 1073rd 2219 51.6%
2023 47.31 1154th 2240 48.5%
2024 47.20 1170th 2256 48.1%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Bear Lake Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, November 30, 2015

Open Quote Bear Lake Elementary is an excellent school with wonderful, caring teachers and staff. My son has excelled there with straight A's, and we plan to keep him there until he reaches middle school. Even though I now have a long drive due to my new job, the education he is receiving at Bear Lake is worth the sacrifice of staying in our current home and commuting. I highly recommend this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bear Lake Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 632 59 14 30 0 n/a n/a 0 735
1989 706 56 15 34 0 n/a n/a 0 811
1990 798 68 20 52 0 n/a n/a 0 938
1991 768 65 23 49 0 n/a n/a 0 905
1992 765 76 21 64 1 n/a n/a 0 927
1993 788 69 26 84 0 n/a n/a 0 967
1994 780 59 29 82 2 n/a n/a 0 952
1995 751 63 35 88 1 n/a n/a 0 938
1996 751 63 35 88 1 n/a n/a 0 938
1997 734 64 30 92 1 n/a n/a 0 921
1998 740 42 24 93 0 n/a n/a 0 899
1999 730 45 29 108 0 n/a n/a 0 912
2000 782 42 36 124 1 n/a n/a 0 985
2001 853 48 40 169 1 n/a n/a 0 1111
2002 845 96 52 207 1 n/a n/a 0 1201
2003 845 96 52 207 1 n/a n/a 0 1201
2004 830 92 60 263 0 n/a n/a 0 1245
2005 811 118 61 243 1 n/a n/a 0 1234
2006 738 110 63 239 1 n/a n/a 0 1151
2007 629 85 51 227 1 n/a n/a 83 1076
2008 612 82 47 231 2 n/a n/a 84 1058
2009 592 87 51 241 2 n/a n/a 79 1052
2010 559 88 45 218 3 n/a n/a 81 994
2011 625 103 48 244 4 5 39 0 1068
2012 604 127 43 246 3 1 56 0 1080
2013 609 100 36 241 3 2 46 0 1037
2014 617 91 42 263 3 1 51 0 1068
2015 599 100 41 252 4 2 42 0 1040
2016 627 104 44 283 2 3 39 0 1102
2017 581 102 36 306 0 4 49 0 1078
2018 576 109 39 335 0 6 37 0 1102
2019 519 114 31 370 0 5 41 0 1080
2020 452 118 41 383 0 4 42 0 1040
2021 396 109 29 351 0 2 46 0 933
2022 357 118 17 361 0 0 49 0 902
2023 344 142 20 364 1 0 53 0 924

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bear Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 735 37.0 19.8 16.5
1989 811 42.0 19.3 13.2
1990 938 48.0 19.5 15.6
1991 905 48.0 18.8 18.6
1992 927 46.0 20.1 17.2
1993 967 46.0 21.0 17.1
1994 952 46.0 20.7 15.5
1995 938 47.0 20.0 12.2
1996 938 47.0 20.0 12.2
1997 921 44.0 20.9 15.2
1998 899 44.0 20.4 14.9
1999 912 48.0 19.0 21.8
2000 985 51.0 19.3 23
2001 1111 58.0 19.2 19.6
2002 1201 57.0 21.1 22.7
2003 1201 57.0 21.1 22.7
2004 1245 72.0 17.3 28.8
2005 1234 74.0 16.7 28.4
2006 1151 73.0 15.8 25.4
2007 1076 69.0 15.6 29.7
2008 1058 72.5 14.6 32
2009 1052 77.2 15.1 39
2010 994 65.5 15.1 45.8
2011 1068 66.9 15.9 41.9
2012 1080 63.3 17.0 46.5
2013 1037 73.0 14.2 47.7
2014 1068 75.0 14.2 47.1
2015 1040 72.0 14.4 52.8
2016 1102 72.0 15.3 54.6
2017 1078 75.0 14.3 50.5
2018 1102 75.0 14.6 48.6
2019 1080 63.5 16.9 54.1
2020 1040 58.5 17.7 51.8
2021 933 55.7 16.7 58.1
2022 902 56.0 16.0 56
2023 924 56.1 16.4 58.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bear Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 735 37.0 19.8 16.5
1989 811 42.0 19.3 13.2
1990 938 48.0 19.5 15.6
1991 905 48.0 18.8 18.6
1992 927 46.0 20.1 17.2
1993 967 46.0 21.0 17.1
1994 952 46.0 20.7 15.5
1995 938 47.0 20.0 12.2
1996 938 47.0 20.0 12.2
1997 921 44.0 20.9 15.2
1998 899 44.0 20.4 14.9
1999 912 48.0 19.0 21.8
2000 985 51.0 19.3 23
2001 1111 58.0 19.2 19.6
2002 1201 57.0 21.1 22.7
2003 1201 57.0 21.1 22.7
2004 1245 72.0 17.3 28.8
2005 1234 74.0 16.7 28.4
2006 1151 73.0 15.8 25.4
2007 1076 69.0 15.6 29.7
2008 1058 72.5 14.6 32
2009 1052 77.2 15.1 39
2010 994 65.5 15.1 45.8
2011 1068 66.9 15.9 41.9
2012 1080 63.3 17.0 46.5
2013 1037 73.0 14.2 47.7
2014 1068 75.0 14.2 47.1
2015 1040 72.0 14.4 52.8
2016 1102 72.0 15.3 54.6
2017 1078 75.0 14.3 50.5
2018 1102 75.0 14.6 48.6
2019 1080 63.5 16.9 54.1
2020 1040 58.5 17.7 51.8
2021 933 55.7 16.7 58.1
2022 902 56.0 16.0 56
2023 924 56.1 16.4 58.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bear Lake Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $423 (5.8%) $6,894 (94.2%) $7,317
2019 $527 (6.9%) $7,084 (93.1%) $7,611
2020 $373 (5.0%) $7,061 (95.0%) $7,434
2021 $816 (9.1%) $8,113 (90.9%) $8,929
2022 $840 (10.1%) $7,453 (89.9%) $8,292
2023 $912 (10.6%) $7,726 (89.4%) $8,638

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bear Lake Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 669th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1154th of 2240 Elementary schools
 20.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bear Lake Elementary School)6557
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)6763
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bear Lake Elementary School)7161
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Seminole)7165
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bear Lake Elementary School)5946
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)6564
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bear Lake Elementary School)7358
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)7270
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bear Lake Elementary School)6153
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)6465
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bear Lake Elementary School)6743
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)6557
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Bear Lake Elementary School)6246
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Seminole)6264
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1080924
 14.4%
African American114142
 24.6%
American Indian01
Asian3120
 35.5%
Hispanic370364
 1.6%
Pacific Islander50
 100%
White519344
 33.7%
Two or More Races4153
 29.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.1%58.9%
 4.8%


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Students at Bear Lake Elementary School are 39% Hispanic, 37% White, 15% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Bear Lake Elementary School ranks 1170th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Bear Lake Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Teague Middle School
High : Lake Brantley High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 924 students attended Bear Lake Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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