Excellent
#11 of 412 schools in AK
Top 2% in state
Bear Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Anchorage School District · Anchorage, AK
An Anchorage School District elementary school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15001 Mountain Air Dr, Anchorage, AK 99516
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bear Valley Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bear Valley Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,811/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anchorage), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$160,341
Median home value
$576,600
Median rent
$1,284/mo
College educated
55.6%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'malley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–6 | 2.6 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Huffman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–6 | 2.7 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian School ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian School SecondaryPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 546 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anchorage School District
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #5 of 93
- District spending per student
- $16,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bear Valley Elementary is listed in Anchorage School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bear Valley Elementary
Bear Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Anchorage, AK, part of Anchorage School District, serving approximately 382 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bear Valley Elementary
What grades does Bear Valley Elementary serve?
Bear Valley Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Bear Valley Elementary?
Bear Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Valley Elementary is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bear Valley Elementary rank in AK?
Bear Valley Elementary ranks #11 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Bear Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bear Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bear Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bear Valley Elementary has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bear Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Bear Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bear Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bear Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bear Valley Elementary?
5.0% of students at Bear Valley Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 382
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (907) 742-5900
- Area population (ZIP 99516)
- 21,208
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99516; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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