Serving 604 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bear Creek Community Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bear Creek Community Charter School's student population of 604 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
604 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Rankings
Bear Creek Community Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Creek Community Charter School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1191 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
16%
16%
Black
7%
14%
White
64%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Bear Creek Community Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Creek Community Charter School's ranking?
Bear Creek Community Charter School is ranked #1191 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Bear Creek Community Charter School?
604 students attend Bear Creek Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bear Creek Community Charter School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bear Creek Community Charter School?
Bear Creek Community Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bear Creek Community Charter School offer ?
Bear Creek Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bear Creek Community Charter School part of?
Bear Creek Community Charter School is part of Bear Creek Community Charter School District.
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