Summary:
Bear Creek Community Charter School is the sole public charter school serving grades K-8 in the Bear Creek Community Charter School District, which is ranked 330 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. With a total enrollment of 581 students, the school's academic performance shows a mixed picture, with strong science proficiency but inconsistent results in Math and English Language Arts across grade levels.
While the school's science proficiency rates are notably higher than the state average at 81.2%, its Math and ELA proficiency rates vary significantly, ranging from 12% in 8th grade Math to 65.3% in 3rd grade Math, and from 20.3% in 5th grade ELA to 58.8% in 6th grade ELA. The school's overall Math and ELA proficiency rates of 40% and 42.9%, respectively, are below the state averages. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 679 out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 809 out of 1,511 in 2024-2025.
On a positive note, the Bear Creek Community Charter School has a relatively low dropout rate of 1.4% and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.8 to 1, suggesting efficient resource allocation. However, the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 55.08% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may impact academic performance and other outcomes. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the school's strengths and areas for improvement, highlighting the need for continued efforts to ensure consistent academic achievement for all students.
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