Bear Valley Unified School District
School District · Big Bear Lake, California
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,132
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,132
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
How this district compares
California rank
#565 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,512
$1,135 vs California median
District size
2,132 students
Smaller than California median
The short answer
Bear Valley Unified ranks #565 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Bear Valley Unified's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Big Bear High (7.7/10), Big Bear Middle (6.5/10), and Baldwin Lane Elementary (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bear Valley Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Bear Valley Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Bear High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Big Bear Middle | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Baldwin Lane Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Fallsvale | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | North Shore Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Chautauqua High (continuation) | 3.0 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bear Valley Unified
Bear Valley Unified is a Big Bear Lake, California school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,132 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.9:1. District-level spending was $16,512 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Bear Valley Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Big Bear High, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Bear Valley Unified students show an average math proficiency of 37.7% and ELA proficiency of 47.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bear Valley Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bear Valley Unified with test data.
Schools in Bear Valley Unified
6 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Big Bear Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 2,132
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- District spending per student
- $16,512NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bear Valley Unified?
Bear Valley Unified has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bear Valley Unified?
The average composite rating for Bear Valley Unified is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Bear Valley Unified?
Bear Valley Unified's district-level spending was $16,512 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bear Valley Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bear Valley Unified is 20.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bear Valley Unified?
Big Bear High is the highest-rated school in Bear Valley Unified with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Bear Valley Unified?
Across schools in Bear Valley Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bear Valley Unified compare to other districts in California?
Bear Valley Unified has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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