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Bear Lake Elementary School

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Bear Lake Elementary School ranks 1350 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1350^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 40% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Bear Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Apopka, Florida, serving 820 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Seminole School District, which is ranked 9th out of 67 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

While Bear Lake Elementary has some positive attributes, such as a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school faces several challenges. Chronic absenteeism rates have risen significantly in recent years, reaching 31.4% in 2023-2024, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's test scores, particularly in Math, are significantly lower than the district and state averages, with only 23% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to 46% in the district and 57% statewide. Bear Lake Elementary also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.99% to 61.95% over the past few years, compared to nearby Sabal Point and Wekiva Elementary schools, which have rates around 35-37%.

The school's performance has declined in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 494th out of 2,118 Florida elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 1,350th out of 2,258 in 2024-2025. This suggests that Bear Lake Elementary is underperforming compared to its peers, despite increased spending per student, which has risen from $8,292 in 2021-2022 to $10,160 in 2023-2024. Addressing these challenges should be a priority for the school and the Seminole School District to ensure that students at Bear Lake Elementary receive a high-quality education.

849

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,963

Per pupil spending ?

58.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3399 Gleaves Ct
Apopka, FL 32703

(407) 746-5550

District: Seminole

Students who attend Bear Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Teague Middle School
High:	Lake Brantley High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.8%

White:

36.4%

African American:

15.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 81st percentile in 2014 → 40th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (51% vs 58% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 41 percentile points since 2014

!Math scores 12 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school51%

District avg66%

Florida avg58%

1,350^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 29 pts since 2016

From top 31% (2016) to bottom 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

32^nd of 41Elementary Schools in the Seminole

9^th of 67Seminole among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	40.3	1350 of 2258	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.2	1170 of 2256	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.3	1154 of 2240	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.0	1073 of 2219	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.7	987 of 2247	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.0	669 of 2182	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	74.6	494 of 2118	76.7%	★★★★☆
2017	71.4	585 of 2112	72.3%	★★★★☆
2016	67.9	649 of 2087	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	78.7	391 of 2064	81.1%	★★★★☆
2013	75.4	443 of 2029	78.2%	★★★★☆
2012	78.7	374 of 1984	81.1%	★★★★☆
2011	82.5	286 of 1985	85.6%	★★★★☆
2010	79.6	329 of 1919	82.9%	★★★★☆
2009	73.7	446 of 1847	75.9%	★★★★☆
2008	70.9	509 of 1789	71.5%	★★★★☆
2007	80.3	310 of 1786	82.6%	★★★★☆
2006	79.9	305 of 1688	81.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts54%~ state avg

Science52%-3 vs state

Math48%-12 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, November 30, 2015

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)				Statewide Science Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bear Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3399 Gleaves Ct	Apopka	32703	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 746-5550	849	58	14.7	58.9%	309 (36.4%)	133 (15.7%)	346 (40.8%)	21 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.6%)	40.3	1350^th of 2258 public elementary schools	40.2%		47.2	1170^th of 2256 public elementary schools	48.1%	180	58.0	54.0	51.0	55.0	44.0	23.0	98.0	52.0	$9,963	$531	$9,433
Wekiva Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1450 E Wekiva Trl	Longwood	32779	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 746-3150	800	54	14.8	36.5%	408 (51.0%)	61 (7.6%)	247 (30.9%)	33 (4.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.3%)	71.8	588^th of 2258 public elementary schools	74.0%		78.5	448^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.1%	140	81.0	69.0	60.0	75.0	66.0	33.0	99.0	69.0	$10,019	$577	$9,442
Forest City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1010 Sand Lake Rd	Altamonte Springs	32714	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 746-1050	765	56	13.6	75.8%	163 (21.3%)	138 (18.0%)	395 (51.6%)	15 (2.0%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (6.4%)	63	801^st of 2258 public elementary schools	64.5%		54.5	984^th of 2256 public elementary schools	56.4%	183	66.0	53.0	60.0	69.0	64.0	60.0	100.0	62.0	$11,986	$1,394	$10,592
Clay Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	555 N Wekiwa Springs Rd	Apopka	32712	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 884-2275	626	38	16.4	51.0%	176 (28.1%)	91 (14.5%)	331 (52.9%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (3.2%)	42.4	1291^st of 2258 public elementary schools	42.8%		35.9	1462^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	35.2%	171	51.0	53.0	46.0	52.0	54.0	49.0		64.0	$11,890	$1,527	$10,364
Lovell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	815 Roger Williams Rd	Apopka	32703	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 884-2235	655	43	15.2	65.8%	66 (10.1%)	113 (17.3%)	459 (70.1%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	21.8	1852^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	18.0%		27.7	1693^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	25.0%	159	38.0	40.0	25.0	47.0	46.0	53.0		41.0	$12,566	$2,251	$10,316
Lakeville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2015 Lakeville Rd	Apopka	32703	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 814-6110	631	39	16.1	60.4%	73 (11.6%)	326 (51.7%)	186 (29.5%)	16 (2.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.3%)	37.9	1420^th of 2258 public elementary schools	37.1%		34.3	1506^th of 2256 public elementary schools	33.2%	86	41.0	49.0	49.0	52.0	58.0	48.0		57.0	$12,079	$1,711	$10,368
Spring Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	695 Orange Ave	Altamonte Springs	32714	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 746-1650	505	36	14.0	85.0%	71 (14.1%)	111 (22.0%)	279 (55.2%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.3%)	35.1	1493^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	33.9%		47.5	1159^th of 2256 public elementary schools	48.6%	334	48.0	45.0	49.0	52.0	47.0	34.0	100.0	60.0	$11,463	$1,218	$10,246
Riverside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3125 Pembrook Dr	Orlando	32810	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6520	526	36	14.6	69.2%	67 (12.7%)	284 (54.0%)	145 (27.6%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.8%)	25.6	1768^th of 2258 public elementary schools	21.7%		20.8	1884^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.5%	116	43.0	48.0	38.0	48.0	50.0	36.0		48.0	$13,911	$2,121	$11,790
Lockhart Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7500 Edgewater Dr	Orlando	32810	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6440	452	32	14.1	69.0%	42 (9.3%)	302 (66.8%)	79 (17.5%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.9%)	19	1943^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	14.0%		38.2	1392^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	38.3%	551	44.0	42.0	40.0	32.0	44.0	29.0		45.0	$15,221	$2,316	$12,904
Sabal Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	960 Wekiva Springs Rd	Longwood	32779	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 746-3050	923	59	15.7	34.0%	482 (52.2%)	74 (8.0%)	266 (28.8%)	31 (3.4%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	65 (7.0%)	91.2	127^th of 2258 public elementary schools	94.4%		88.2	225^th of 2256 public elementary schools	90.0%	98	81.0	84.0	84.0	86.0	87.0	63.0	100.0	82.0	$9,653	$689	$8,962

Frequently Asked Questions about Bear Lake Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Bear Lake Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Teague Middle School
High : Lake Brantley High School

What district is Bear Lake Elementary School in?

Seminole

What is the racial makeup of Bear Lake Elementary School?

Students at Bear Lake Elementary School are 41% Hispanic, 36% White, 16% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Bear Lake Elementary School a good school?

Bear Lake Elementary School ranks 1350^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bear Lake Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 849 students attended Bear Lake Elementary School.

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