Bear Creek Middle School

Public 6-8

 228 Jefferson St
       Statham, GA  30666


(770) 867-2116

District: Barrow County

SchoolDigger Rank:
303rd of 582 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,204 Help


Students who attend Bear Creek Middle School usually attend:

High:    Apalachee High School

Feeder schools for Bear Creek Middle School:

Elementary:    Holsenbeck Elementary School
    Statham Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  673

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.3%
Hispanic:
26.2%
African American:
14.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52% Help


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Compare Details Bear Creek Middle School ranks worse than 52.1% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Barrow County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Bear Creek Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Barrow County School District. Student population at Bear Creek Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.3%), Hispanic (26.2%), African American (14%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Barrow County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bear Creek Middle School is 13.1, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Barrow County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bear Creek Middle School is $9,204, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Barrow County School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bear Creek Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bear Creek Middle School 303rd of 582 Georgia public middle schools. (See Bear Creek Middle School in the ranking list.)

Barrow County:

SchoolDigger ranks Barrow County 118th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bear Creek Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.44 183rd 420 56.4%
2007 46.89 278th 445 37.5%
2008 43.33 303rd 462 34.4%
2009 45.82 296th 466 36.5%
2010 60.38 205th 494 58.5%
2011 61.28 209th 504 58.5%
2012 52.62 281st 508 44.7%
2013 51.40 301st 527 42.9%
2015 49.80 256th 537 52.3%
2016 51.26 248th 545 54.5%
2017 56.93 207th 539 61.6%
2018 68.21 150th 543 72.4%
2019 66.75 164th 559 70.7%
2021 55.70 222nd 542 59.0%
2022 43.17 306th 567 46.0%
2023 44.16 300th 577 48.0%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bear Creek Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 734 734
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 602 602
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 658 658
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 686 686
1994 569 107 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1995 620 102 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 737
1996 620 102 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 737
1997 653 119 18 7 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1998 541 80 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1999 535 95 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2000 541 102 16 6 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2001 570 92 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 682
2002 547 124 19 37 2 n/a n/a 0 729
2003 547 124 19 37 2 n/a n/a 0 729
2004 529 139 26 38 0 n/a n/a 0 732
2005 495 148 33 47 1 n/a n/a 22 746
2006 466 149 31 32 2 n/a n/a 22 702
2007 468 163 35 47 1 n/a n/a 27 741
2008 447 165 38 62 0 n/a n/a 26 738
2009 476 139 27 66 0 n/a n/a 29 737
2010 438 125 23 91 3 1 33 0 714
2011 484 122 23 90 2 2 46 0 769
2012 435 148 16 104 2 0 40 0 745
2013 409 146 15 111 6 0 38 0 725
2014 422 144 22 110 4 2 34 0 738
2015 437 137 34 109 4 1 39 0 761
2016 479 139 29 121 2 1 42 0 813
2017 480 139 31 126 1 0 43 0 820
2018 453 109 30 136 4 0 25 0 757
2019 441 104 30 147 2 0 27 0 751
2020 423 119 35 148 4 0 30 0 759
2021 379 103 32 145 2 0 25 0 686
2022 327 90 30 150 0 0 29 0 626
2023 332 94 26 176 2 0 43 0 673

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 734 34.0 21.5 13.6
1991 602 38.0 15.8 16.6
1992 658 35.0 18.8 24
1993 686 39.0 17.6 23.8
1994 679 45.2 15.0 24.6
1995 737 43.0 17.1 22.4
1996 737 43.0 17.1 22.4
1997 797 46.4 17.2 42.9
1998 630 41.5 15.2 45.1
1999 648 46.1 14.1 39
2000 665 46.3 14.4 34.6
2001 682 43.5 15.7 32.6
2002 729 45.2 16.1 44.7
2003 729 45.2 16.1 44.7
2004 732 47.7 15.3 43.9
2005 746 48.7 15.3 48.1
2006 702 41.8 16.8 50.7
2007 741 46.5 15.9 53.4
2008 738 48.0 15.4 56.5
2009 737 50.3 14.7 61.6
2010 714 50.0 14.2 61.3
2011 769 48.8 15.7 63.1
2012 745 48.0 15.5 62.7
2013 725 47.0 15.4 68.7
2014 738 45.0 16.4 64.4
2015 761 46.0 16.5 62.4
2016 813 53.0 15.3 60
2017 820 53.0 15.4 57.4
2018 757 50.1 15.1 55
2019 751 53.1 14.1 57.3
2020 759 52.0 14.5 57
2021 686 52.3 13.1 47.5
2022 626 48.3 12.9 n/a
2023 673 51.3 13.1 52

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 734 34.0 21.5 13.6
1991 602 38.0 15.8 16.6
1992 658 35.0 18.8 24
1993 686 39.0 17.6 23.8
1994 679 45.2 15.0 24.6
1995 737 43.0 17.1 22.4
1996 737 43.0 17.1 22.4
1997 797 46.4 17.2 42.9
1998 630 41.5 15.2 45.1
1999 648 46.1 14.1 39
2000 665 46.3 14.4 34.6
2001 682 43.5 15.7 32.6
2002 729 45.2 16.1 44.7
2003 729 45.2 16.1 44.7
2004 732 47.7 15.3 43.9
2005 746 48.7 15.3 48.1
2006 702 41.8 16.8 50.7
2007 741 46.5 15.9 53.4
2008 738 48.0 15.4 56.5
2009 737 50.3 14.7 61.6
2010 714 50.0 14.2 61.3
2011 769 48.8 15.7 63.1
2012 745 48.0 15.5 62.7
2013 725 47.0 15.4 68.7
2014 738 45.0 16.4 64.4
2015 761 46.0 16.5 62.4
2016 813 53.0 15.3 60
2017 820 53.0 15.4 57.4
2018 757 50.1 15.1 55
2019 751 53.1 14.1 57.3
2020 759 52.0 14.5 57
2021 686 52.3 13.1 47.5
2022 626 48.3 12.9 n/a
2023 673 51.3 13.1 52

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 Creek Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $432 (5.4%) $7,635 (94.6%) $8,067
2018 $495 (5.6%) $8,326 (94.4%) $8,821
2019 $528 (5.7%) $8,676 (94.3%) $9,204

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bear Creek Middle School

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 164th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 300th of 577 Middle schools
 22.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bear Creek Middle School)44.838.1
 6.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Barrow County)44.835.3
 9.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bear Creek Middle School)42.224.4
 17.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Barrow County)38.922.5
 16.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bear Creek Middle School)43.530.9
 12.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Barrow County)37.730.4
 7.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bear Creek Middle School)47.227.3
 19.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Barrow County)45.829.6
 16.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bear Creek Middle School)53.638.1
 15.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Barrow County)4735
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bear Creek Middle School)38.337.9
 0.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Barrow County)37.433.7
 3.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Bear Creek Middle School)44.917.1
 27.8%
   8th Grade Science (Barrow County)38.820.2
 18.6%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bear Creek Middle School)54.327.2
 27.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Barrow County)40.130.9
 9.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Bear Creek Middle School)97.185.7
 11.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Barrow County)30.239.8
 9.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students751673
 10.4%
African American10494
 9.6%
American Indian22
Asian3026
 13.3%
Hispanic147176
 19.7%
Pacific Islander00
White441332
 24.7%
Two or More Races2743
 59.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.3%52%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bear Creek Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 673 students attended Bear Creek Middle School.

Bear Creek Middle School ranks 303rd of 582 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Bear Creek Middle School are 49% White, 26% Hispanic, 14% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Students who attend Bear Creek Middle School usually go on to attend Apalachee High School


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