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#6369 of 9,539 schools in CA
Bear Mountain Elementary
Elementary School · Arvin Union · Arvin, CA
An Arvin Union elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
737 Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin, CA 93203
- Math 18% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 17% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bear Mountain Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 17% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bear Mountain 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,155/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,918
Median home value
$247,800
Median rent
$1,086/mo
College educated
4.4%
Homeownership
52.4%
Poverty rate
30.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 690 | Compare → |
| Grow Academy ArvinCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 801 | Compare → |
| EL Camino Real ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 811 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Arvin Union
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,846NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bear Mountain Elementary is listed in Arvin Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bear Mountain Elementary
Bear Mountain Elementary is a public elementary school in Arvin, CA, part of Arvin Union, serving approximately 749 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,369 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bear Mountain Elementary
What grades does Bear Mountain Elementary serve?
Bear Mountain Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Bear Mountain Elementary?
Bear Mountain Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 749 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Mountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Mountain Elementary is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bear Mountain Elementary rank in CA?
Bear Mountain Elementary ranks #6,369 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bear Mountain Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bear Mountain Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Mountain Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bear Mountain Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bear Mountain Elementary a charter school?
No, Bear Mountain Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bear Mountain Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bear Mountain Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bear Mountain Elementary?
96.3% of students at Bear Mountain 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 749
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Kern County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (661) 854-6590
- Area population (ZIP 93203)
- 20,571
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 25.2
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 93203; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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