Bear Creek Elementary

Summary:

Bear Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Euless, Texas, serving 589 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, which is ranked 118 out of 968 districts in Texas.

While Bear Creek Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with 35.14% White, 22.07% African American, 23.43% Hispanic, and 12.9% Asian students, its academic performance as measured by STAAR test scores is generally lower than the district and state averages. The school performs better for African American and English Language Learner students, ranking in the top 25-30% of Texas elementary schools, but ranks in the bottom 30-40% for Asian, White, and Gifted and Talented students. Additionally, Bear Creek has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (44.99%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 7.62% to 81.66%.

Bear Creek Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 914 out of 4,286 Texas elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 2,185 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024. This suggests a need to address the school's academic challenges. Nearby schools, such as Heritage Elementary and Taylor Elementary, which are part of the same district, consistently outperform Bear Creek Elementary on academic measures, indicating potential opportunities to learn from their practices and strategies.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 401 Bear Creek Dr
       Euless, TX  76039-2091


(817) 305-4860

District: Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2185th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,029 Help


Students who attend Bear Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Heritage Middle
High:    Colleyville Heritage High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  545

Racial breakdown:

White:
32.1%
Hispanic:
25.5%
African American:
22.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.2% Help


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Compare Details Bear Creek Elementary ranks better than 53.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 9th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bear Creek Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (32.1%), Hispanic (25.5%), African American (22.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bear Creek Elementary is 12.1, which is the 5th best among 11 elementary schools in the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bear Creek Elementary is $10,029. 6 elementary schools in the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bear Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bear Creek Elementary 2185th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Bear Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (Isd) 118th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bear Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bear Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.98 634th 3465 81.7%
2005 79.78 473rd 3475 86.4%
2006 81.11 347th 3476 90.0%
2007 80.40 411th 3724 89.0%
2008 84.38 239th 3768 93.7%
2009 81.60 397th 3884 89.8%
2010 74.96 785th 3937 80.1%
2011 82.23 351st 4095 91.4%
2012 74.88 885th 4206 79.0%
2013 80.34 641st 4221 84.8%
2014 79.65 738th 4260 82.7%
2015 85.01 458th 4320 89.4%
2016 76.57 914th 4286 78.7%
2017 72.10 973rd 4329 77.5%
2018 65.96 1210th 4359 72.2%
2019 69.00 1117th 4479 75.1%
2021 61.87 1450th 4578 68.3%
2022 60.59 1562nd 4581 65.9%
2023 59.25 1639th 4647 64.7%
2024 49.41 2185th 4675 53.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bear Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.61 825th 1046 21.1%
2019 50.27 565th 1112 49.2%
2021 50.63 463rd 961 51.8%
2022 40.80 665th 1004 33.8%
2023 37.49 759th 1099 30.9%
2024 37.76 779th 1114 30.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bear Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.38 1909th 3226 40.8%
2019 50.52 1539th 3333 53.8%
2021 53.54 1293rd 3446 62.5%
2022 63.07 962nd 3487 72.4%
2023 58.99 1218th 3556 65.7%
2024 63.00 1019th 3638 72.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bear Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.82 538th 3558 84.9%
2019 60.60 920th 3684 75.0%
2021 50.37 1402nd 3799 63.1%
2022 64.15 896th 3952 77.3%
2023 43.81 2026th 4086 50.4%
2024 44.53 2242nd 4261 47.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bear Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.47 1599th 4264 62.5%
2019 59.66 1375th 4309 68.1%
2021 58.41 1491st 4451 66.5%
2022 48.15 2277th 4477 49.1%
2023 59.77 1534th 4521 66.1%
2024 44.34 2575th 4560 43.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Bear Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.26 977th 4306 77.3%
2019 72.59 906th 4348 79.2%
2021 60.58 1479th 4499 67.1%
2022 56.03 1783rd 4561 60.9%
2023 58.06 1686th 4588 63.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bear Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.55 967th 3106 68.9%
2019 66.99 1033rd 3184 67.6%
2021 55.59 1570th 3006 47.8%
2022 70.61 726th 2958 75.5%
2023 65.58 1131st 2980 62.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Bear Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.82 1831st 4240 56.8%
2019 60.45 1304th 4295 69.6%
2021 60.85 1170th 4331 73.0%
2022 47.79 2257th 4461 49.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Bear Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.52 1618th 4319 62.5%
2019 61.61 1390th 4357 68.1%
2021 61.70 1406th 4498 68.7%
2022 64.01 1378th 4563 69.8%
2023 58.37 1674th 4585 63.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bear Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.92 716th 1005 28.8%
2019 55.75 472nd 1009 53.2%
2021 27.83 764th 967 21.0%
2022 35.62 727th 957 24.0%
2023 40.27 723rd 1015 28.8%
2024 37.59 761st 1035 26.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Bear Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.61 547th 2483 78.0%
2019 62.11 709th 2515 71.8%
2021 63.00 620th 2444 74.6%
2022 58.59 816th 2421 66.3%
2023 57.16 842nd 2443 65.5%
2024 40.04 1482nd 2421 38.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Bear Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.95 1767th 4168 57.6%
2019 27.12 3454th 4188 17.5%
2021 52.01 1808th 4329 58.2%
2022 55.83 1710th 4376 60.9%
2023 50.70 2020th 4401 54.1%
2024 54.73 1781st 4431 59.8%
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Rank History for White students at Bear Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.05 1310th 3127 58.1%
2019 59.53 1183rd 3142 62.3%
2021 44.29 1757th 3082 43.0%
2022 43.15 1892nd 3082 38.6%
2023 47.18 1737th 3106 44.1%
2024 42.62 1908th 3078 38.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, October 22, 2018

Open Quote School principal and teachers are very accessible and PTA does many school spirit activities which makes it feel like family. My daughters love going to Bear Creek and I love that they're able to be friends with children from other cultures. Most of all, I see progress in their learning and self-esteem. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 7, 2015

Open Quote Drive when school is let out and listen to the teachers on the megaphones. That will give you an idea of how they talk to kids at this school. I don't think anyone has ever seen the principle smile. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bear Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 557 25 16 28 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1990 699 25 26 45 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1991 821 34 28 47 0 n/a n/a 0 930
1992 809 36 26 51 0 n/a n/a 0 922
1993 847 35 22 55 4 n/a n/a 0 963
1994 908 49 27 54 5 n/a n/a 0 1043
1995 587 24 32 48 3 n/a n/a 0 694
1996 587 24 32 48 3 n/a n/a 0 694
1997 573 26 36 48 2 n/a n/a 0 685
1998 567 23 30 46 2 n/a n/a 0 668
1999 523 22 29 57 6 n/a n/a 0 637
2000 502 27 43 53 4 n/a n/a 0 629
2001 468 31 43 57 5 n/a n/a 0 604
2002 453 44 88 61 3 n/a n/a 0 649
2003 453 44 88 61 3 n/a n/a 0 649
2004 416 42 100 74 5 n/a n/a 0 637
2005 414 44 130 73 5 n/a n/a 0 666
2006 427 60 133 79 2 n/a n/a 0 701
2007 404 53 127 90 1 n/a n/a 0 675
2008 407 55 145 85 1 n/a n/a 0 693
2009 391 59 146 107 0 n/a n/a 0 703
2010 390 71 164 97 2 n/a n/a 0 724
2011 377 61 163 124 6 1 38 0 770
2012 369 61 169 114 5 2 30 0 750
2013 355 66 183 143 6 2 34 0 789
2014 309 60 199 131 3 0 45 0 747
2015 305 81 181 138 0 5 55 0 765
2016 290 101 155 146 0 3 62 0 757
2017 284 97 153 145 1 3 45 0 728
2018 274 116 130 135 1 1 47 0 704
2019 292 99 125 113 1 4 47 0 681
2020 256 96 109 119 2 4 43 0 629
2021 246 107 93 122 0 1 31 0 600
2022 223 124 82 130 1 2 26 0 588
2023 207 130 76 138 1 5 32 0 589
2024 175 121 67 139 0 9 34 0 545

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 Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 626 n/a n/a n/a
1990 795 41.0 19.3 n/a
1991 930 41.5 22.4 n/a
1992 922 51.7 17.8 1.7
1993 963 54.0 17.8 3.6
1994 1043 55.9 18.7 1.9
1995 694 44.9 15.5 2.2
1996 694 44.9 15.5 2.2
1997 685 43.7 15.7 1.5
1998 668 38.9 17.2 2.8
1999 637 42.8 14.9 6.4
2000 629 45.5 13.8 5.2
2001 604 45.2 13.4 4.6
2002 649 46.9 13.8 11.4
2003 649 46.9 13.8 11.4
2004 637 45.5 14.0 11
2005 666 44.1 15.1 11.6
2006 701 46.3 15.1 15.1
2007 675 50.1 13.5 15.1
2008 693 50.5 13.7 16.2
2009 703 48.1 14.6 18.3
2010 724 48.9 14.7 22.1
2011 770 51.3 14.9 21.9
2012 750 49.1 15.2 24.5
2013 789 50.4 15.6 22.6
2014 747 48.5 15.3 26.9
2015 765 50.0 15.3 26.8
2016 757 51.0 14.8 28.8
2017 728 48.0 15.1 29.7
2018 704 47.2 14.8 28.4
2019 681 50.0 13.6 33.9
2020 629 49.9 12.6 37.2
2021 600 50.6 11.8 37
2022 588 50.1 11.7 35.9
2023 589 46.1 12.7 45
2024 545 44.8 12.1 46.2

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 Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 626 n/a n/a n/a
1990 795 41.0 19.3 n/a
1991 930 41.5 22.4 n/a
1992 922 51.7 17.8 1.7
1993 963 54.0 17.8 3.6
1994 1043 55.9 18.7 1.9
1995 694 44.9 15.5 2.2
1996 694 44.9 15.5 2.2
1997 685 43.7 15.7 1.5
1998 668 38.9 17.2 2.8
1999 637 42.8 14.9 6.4
2000 629 45.5 13.8 5.2
2001 604 45.2 13.4 4.6
2002 649 46.9 13.8 11.4
2003 649 46.9 13.8 11.4
2004 637 45.5 14.0 11
2005 666 44.1 15.1 11.6
2006 701 46.3 15.1 15.1
2007 675 50.1 13.5 15.1
2008 693 50.5 13.7 16.2
2009 703 48.1 14.6 18.3
2010 724 48.9 14.7 22.1
2011 770 51.3 14.9 21.9
2012 750 49.1 15.2 24.5
2013 789 50.4 15.6 22.6
2014 747 48.5 15.3 26.9
2015 765 50.0 15.3 26.8
2016 757 51.0 14.8 28.8
2017 728 48.0 15.1 29.7
2018 704 47.2 14.8 28.4
2019 681 50.0 13.6 33.9
2020 629 49.9 12.6 37.2
2021 600 50.6 11.8 37
2022 588 50.1 11.7 35.9
2023 589 46.1 12.7 45
2024 545 44.8 12.1 46.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bear Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $728 (7.5%) $9,033 (92.5%) $9,761
2020 $815 (8.6%) $8,665 (91.4%) $9,480
2021 $898 (9.0%) $9,131 (91.0%) $10,029

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bear Creek Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1117th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1639th of 4647 Elementary schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Bear Creek Elementary)6051
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (Isd))6067
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bear Creek Elementary)5031
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (Isd))6360
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Bear Creek Elementary)3951
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (Isd))5663
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bear Creek Elementary)5049
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (Isd))5862
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Bear Creek Elementary)7158
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (Isd))7375
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bear Creek Elementary)7056
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (Isd))7472
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Bear Creek Elementary)6646
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (Isd))6752
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students681589
 13.5%
African American99130
 31.3%
American Indian11
Asian12576
 39.2%
Hispanic113138
 22.1%
Pacific Islander45
 25%
White292207
 29.1%
Two or More Races4732
 31.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.9%45%
 11.1%


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Students at Bear Creek Elementary are 32% White, 26% Hispanic, 22% African American, 12% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Bear Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Heritage Middle
High : Colleyville Heritage High School

Bear Creek Elementary ranks 2185th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 545 students attended Bear Creek Elementary.


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