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Bear Creek Community Charter School

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Bear Creek Community Charter School ranks 809 th of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

809^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,511 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Better than 46% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

Summary

Bear Creek Community Charter School is an elementary school serving 581 students in grades K-8 in Bear Creek Township, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Bear Creek Community Charter School District, which is ranked 330 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bear Creek Community Charter School consistently outperforms the state average in both Math and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Bear Creek's overall Math proficiency was 40% compared to the state's 41.7%, and its overall ELA proficiency was 42.9% compared to the state's 48.5%. The school's 3rd grade Math proficiency of 65.3% is particularly noteworthy, as it exceeds the state's 53.5%. Additionally, Bear Creek's Hispanic students and students with low socioeconomic status (SES) perform exceptionally well compared to their peers statewide, with Hispanic students ranking in the top 100 out of 454 Pennsylvania elementary schools for Math and low-SES students ranking in the top 477 out of 1,414 Pennsylvania elementary schools for Math.

Despite serving a relatively high proportion of students from low-SES backgrounds, with over 55% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Bear Creek Community Charter School has maintained very low dropout rates, with 0% reported in several recent school years. Compared to nearby schools, such as Fairview Elementary School in the Crestwood School District, which is ranked 4 stars, Bear Creek outperforms in terms of test scores and subgroup performance. This suggests that the school is effectively supporting and educating its students, even in the face of socioeconomic challenges.

604

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,589

Per pupil spending ?

53%

Free/discounted lunch ?

30 Charter School Way
Bear Creek Township, PA 18702

(570) 820-4070

District: Bear Creek Community Charter School

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.2%

Hispanic:

16.2%

Two or more races:

11.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 46th percentile in 2015 → 46th in 2025

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

Pennsylvania avg45%

Elementary school

809^th of 1,511

Pennsylvania public elementary schools ?

Bottom 46%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

432^nd of 873

Pennsylvania public middle schools ?

Top 49%▼ down 26 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to top 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

330^th of 606Bear Creek Community Charter School among Pennsylvania districts

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

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	51.0	809 of 1511	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.9	727 of 1526	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.8	679 of 1534	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.9	883 of 1534	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	65.3	528 of 1433	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.0	769 of 1544	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.0	790 of 1530	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	55.9	818 of 1547	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	57.4	815 of 1554	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	55.8	797 of 1474	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	65.3	681 of 1599	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	49.5	1041 of 1597	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	57.0	858 of 1579	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	60.4	736 of 1549	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	53.1	920 of 1551	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	57.6	797 of 1555	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	61.4	685 of 1545	55.7%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	46.1	499 of 1030	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.2	496 of 1084	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.7	507 of 1043	51.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	49.0	817 of 1466	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	59.3	689 of 1488	53.7%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2024	71.7	100 of 454	78.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	55.2	632 of 1369	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.1	516 of 1432	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.0	477 of 1414	66.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	50.9	771 of 1475	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	56.5	719 of 1495	51.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	41.6	755 of 1201	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.7	690 of 1229	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.5	645 of 1236	47.8%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	50.2	432 of 873	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.2	384 of 891	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.2	246 of 893	72.5%	★★★★☆
2022	66.5	280 of 883	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.9	264 of 797	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.9	392 of 891	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.2	342 of 861	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	72.4	226 of 877	74.2%	★★★★☆
2016	77.7	165 of 870	81.0%	★★★★☆
2015	74.3	194 of 835	76.8%	★★★★☆
2012	61.4	397 of 834	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	50.6	508 of 825	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	48.5	522 of 805	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	73.5	191 of 770	75.2%	★★★★☆
2008	70.3	222 of 753	70.5%	★★★★☆
2007	83.7	56 of 749	92.5%	★★★★★
2006	90.7	20 of 736	97.3%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2024	50.7	265 of 672	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	91.6	27 of 660	95.9%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	51.3	415 of 835	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.4	347 of 860	59.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	59.5	302 of 843	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.7	238 of 877	72.9%	★★★★☆
2023	66.0	249 of 874	71.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	47.9	435 of 839	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.2	398 of 870	54.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	33.8	449 of 649	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.5	381 of 673	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	62.9	217 of 681	68.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Hispanic (2024)78th percentile+26 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)54th percentile+7 vs school

Disabled (2025)52nd percentile+5 vs school

Male (2025)48th percentile~ school

Female (2025)44th percentile~ school

White (2025)37th percentile-9 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)64th percentile+14 vs school

Disabled (2024)61st percentile+4 vs school

Female (2025)50th percentile~ school

Male (2025)48th percentile~ school

White (2025)31st percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts43%-6 vs state

Math40%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a student
Thursday, February 20, 2020

Best

by a parent
Friday, February 22, 2019

Unique learning experience, safe environment, and caring staff. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, February 9, 2019

As a parent, I am very satisfied with Bear Creek Community Charter School. They consistently seem to look for ways to improve, create a climate that makes school interesting for students, and emphasizes respect and responsibility. Appreciate the opportunity for my children to attend. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, February 9, 2019

Both of my children attended Bear Creek Community Charter School, one of which still attends and one who graduated. The charter school staff and administration go out of their way to create a safe and supportive atmosphere. They offer unique programs for not only students, but for families and the community. I couldn't imaging my children attending traditional public school. Our oldest graduated, and is doing very well academically, which I attribute to the strong foundation received at Bear Creek. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, September 15, 2018

Best school in the Wilkes-Barre school district, by far. The teachers and administration care about the students and the school really has that community feel. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 8, 2018

They were a very good school. One of the best in the area until they moved to the bigger newer school. Now they treat teachers and students like they're running a business. They don't care about the opinions of teacher, parents or their child. They were a small community school that cared about the kids now it seems like they want to get them in and push them out. I'm saddened and disturbed by this immensely. Good bye to our once wonderful charter school. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, April 23, 2011

Just wanted to say that we truely love this school.It is great to see enviromental issues being taught and enjoyed.We love that the school has gotten involved with a bully program.But most of all,we love that our daughter enjoys going to school every day.That is great all in itself.Thank You Bear Creek for all that you do. Close Quote

by a student
Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Best school I have ever gone to. I'm sad that I can't go next year for I'll be in 9th grade. I was at this school before it became a charter school for kindergarten and 1st grade. Then the school board closed it even though its student were doing much better than the other schools. Then I worked with my dad, brother, and other families to work on the school to make it operational. Then I went back in 4th grade and kepted on coming till 8th grade. Those teachers are the best I've ever had. They could go to other schools for a much better pay, but they stay there because they care. Mr. Usher, Mr. Snieder, Mrs. Longo, Mrs. Figura, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Piccoti, Mr. Wascavage, Mr. Meck, Mrs. Duffy, Mrs. Tolbert, and all the others, including Mr. Zeller, were all awsome teachers. I hope Coughlin will be ok.

David H****
(the flexible one) Close Quote

by a student
Wednesday, March 18, 2009

I attend Bear Creek and I think it's a pretty good school. The staff are nice and students receive a great education. In fact, we were voted #1 charter school in the country in 2007. Close Quote

Schools Near Bear Creek Community Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)							PSSA English Language Arts (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bear Creek Community Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	30 Charter School Way	Bear Creek Township	18702	Luzerne County	Bear Creek Community Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(570) 820-4070	604	44	13.7	53.0%	388 (64.2%)	39 (6.5%)	98 (16.2%)	4 (0.7%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	69 (11.4%)	51	809^th of 1511 public elementary schools	46.5%		58.9	727^th of 1526 public elementary schools	52.4%	82	65.3	50.0	27.1	47.1	27.4	12.0	40.0	56.0	44.6	20.3	58.8	35.3	46.0	42.9	$13,589	$2,749	$10,840
Fairview Elementary School	Public	K-6	117 Spruce Street	Mountain Top	18707	Luzerne County	Crestwood School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 474-5942	612	31	19.5	26.3%	502 (82.0%)	16 (2.6%)	45 (7.4%)	24 (3.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.8%)	77.3	334^th of 1511 public elementary schools	77.9%		74.7	401^st of 1526 public elementary schools	73.7%	67	76.5	67.2	48.8	55.1			60.6	58.8	61.2	59.8	65.3			61.6	$15,718	$858	$14,860
Dodson Elementary School	Public	K-5	13 Hillard St	Wilkes Barre	18702	Luzerne County	Wilkes-Barre Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 235-6894	522	26	20.1	92.5%	44 (8.4%)	78 (14.9%)	356 (68.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.7%)	17.1	1246^th of 1511 public elementary schools	17.5%		18.3	1240^th of 1526 public elementary schools	18.7%	6	26.5	19.3	17.1				21.4	42.2	19.3	17.1				27.4	$14,125	$1,425	$12,700
Heights/Murray Elementary School	Public	K-5	1 S Sherman St	Wilkes Barre	18702	Luzerne County	Wilkes-Barre Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 826-7256	838	50	16.8	100.6%	95 (11.3%)	151 (18.0%)	506 (60.4%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (9.3%)	22.1	1171^st of 1511 public elementary schools	22.5%		17.8	1247^th of 1526 public elementary schools	18.3%	76	42.7	20.7	26.1				30.3	37.2	17.4	25.0				27.1	$13,832	$1,477	$12,355
Daniel J Flood Elementary School	Public	K-5	565 N Washington St	Wilkes Barre	18705	Luzerne County	Wilkes-Barre Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 826-7245	616	37	16.7	100.6%	104 (16.9%)	95 (15.4%)	367 (59.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.6%)	38.8	980^th of 1511 public elementary schools	35.1%		26.1	1143^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	25.1%	163	40.7	49.2	33.3				40.3	31.9	51.5	40.0				40.0	$13,624	$1,234	$12,390
Solomon/Plains Elementary School	Public	K-5	41 Abbott St	Plains	18705	Luzerne County	Wilkes-Barre Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 826-7222	718	47	15.2	98.6%	346 (48.2%)	59 (8.2%)	236 (32.9%)	10 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (9.2%)	42.2	936^th of 1511 public elementary schools	38.1%		40.4	1004^th of 1526 public elementary schools	34.2%	68	54.6	38.4	38.0				43.4	53.4	34.9	34.0				40.5	$14,063	$1,230	$12,833
Third Avenue Elementary School	Public	K	131 Rear Third Ave & Davis St	Kingston	18704	Luzerne County	Wyoming Valley West School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 288-2282	97	10	10.0	102.1%	26 (26.8%)	20 (20.6%)	42 (43.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.2%)								(n/a)															$17,729	$2,958	$14,771
Lee Park Elementary School	Public	3-4	99 Lee Park Ave	Hanover Township	18706	Luzerne County	Hanover Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 824-4741	322	23	14.0	71.4%	152 (47.2%)	52 (16.1%)	101 (31.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.0%)	21.3	1179^th of 1511 public elementary schools	22.0%		31.6	1093^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	28.4%	86	31.7	22.4					27.1	34.2	35.9					35.1	$16,231	$2,333	$13,897
Dr David W Kistler Elementary School	Public	K-5	301 Old River Rd	Wilkes Barre	18702	Luzerne County	Wilkes-Barre Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 826-7230	961	55	17.3	100.9%	126 (13.1%)	153 (15.9%)	589 (61.3%)	8 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (8.6%)	32.1	1062^nd of 1511 public elementary schools	29.7%		27.9	1127^th of 1526 public elementary schools	26.1%	65	40.4	28.4	38.2				36.1	34.5	33.3	43.1				36.8	$13,405	$1,302	$12,102
Chester Street Elementary School	Public	1-5	110 East Chester Street	Kingston	18704	Luzerne County	Wyoming Valley West School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 287-2438	294	21	13.8	97.6%	130 (44.2%)	44 (15.0%)	72 (24.5%)	9 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (12.9%)	31.3	1070^th of 1511 public elementary schools	29.2%		20.8	1207^th of 1526 public elementary schools	20.9%	137	29.2	34.0	26.0				29.6	48.0	41.3	32.7				40.4	$17,246	$2,877	$14,369

Frequently Asked Questions about Bear Creek Community Charter School

How many students attend Bear Creek Community Charter School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 604 students attended Bear Creek Community Charter School.

What district is Bear Creek Community Charter School in?

Bear Creek Community Charter School

Is Bear Creek Community Charter School a good school?

Bear Creek Community Charter School ranks 809^th of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Bear Creek Community Charter School?

Students at Bear Creek Community Charter School are 64% White, 16% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 6% African American.

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