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Bear Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Moreno Valley Unified
26125 Fir Ave., Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Enrollment
729
Student-Teacher
25.1:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
729
Student-Teacher
25.1:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,684 of 9,539
In Moreno Valley
#18 of 47
public schools
In district
#16 of 38
Moreno Valley Unified
Equity
7.9 / 10
Very Good
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About Bear Valley Elementary
Bear Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Moreno Valley, CA, part of Moreno Valley Unified. Bear Valley Elementary serves approximately 729 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Bear Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,684 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Bear Valley Elementary show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 5.0
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Bear Valley Elementary runs 25.1:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
43% of students at Bear Valley Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Bear Valley Elementary — Students at Bear Valley Elementary score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
86.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.1/10.
How Bear Valley Elementary Compares
See how Bear Valley Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
26125 Fir Ave., Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bear Valley Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Butterfield Language Academy (rated 8.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is North Ridge Elementary (rated 6.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Journey (rated 6.4/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Ontario), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Moreno Valley, see our Moreno Valley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Middle Moreno Valley | 0.6 mi | 4.9 |
| Butterfield Language Academy Moreno Valley | 0.8 mi | 8.1 |
| Valley View High Moreno Valley | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Cloverdale Elementary Moreno Valley | 0.9 mi | 4.5 |
| Palm Middle Moreno Valley | 1.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Journey Ontario | 1.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Audeo Valley Charter San Diego | 1.2 mi | 4.1 |
| Moreno Elementary Moreno Valley | 1.3 mi | 3.4 |
| Hendrick Ranch Elementary Moreno Valley | 1.5 mi | 3.8 |
| Leadership Military Academy Moreno Valley | 1.4 mi | 8.1 |
| VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Moreno Valley | 1.5 mi | 5.5 |
| SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY SCHOOL Moreno Valley | 1.5 mi | — |
| North Ridge Elementary Moreno Valley | 1.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Jan Peterson Child Development Center Moreno Valley | 1.7 mi | — |
| JAN PETERSON CHILD DAY CARE CENTER Moreno Valley | 1.7 mi | — |
| Ramona Elementary Moreno Valley | 1.6 mi | 3.0 |
| March Mountain High Moreno Valley | 1.6 mi | 6.6 |
| March Valley Moreno Valley | 1.6 mi | 5.9 |
| VALLEY ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Moreno Valley | 1.6 mi | — |
| Valley Adventist Christian Moreno Valley | 1.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92553 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,344
Median Home Value
$413,000
Median Rent
$1,892/mo
Population
73,189
College Educated
13.1%
Homeownership
50.3%
Avg Commute
31.5 min
Poverty Rate
16.1%
Median Age
31
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| Antelope Elementary Red Bluff, CA | 5.9 |
| Antelope Hills Elementary Murrieta, CA | 5.9 |
| Arthur C. Butler Elementary Elk Grove, CA | 5.9 |
| Breeze Hill Elementary Vista, CA | 5.9 |
| Bret Harte Elementary Corcoran, CA | 5.9 |
| Charles W. Barrett Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 5.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bear Valley Elementary
What grades does Bear Valley Elementary serve?
Bear Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bear Valley Elementary?
Bear Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 729 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Valley Elementary is 25.1:1. 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 CA?
Bear Valley Elementary ranks #5,684 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bear Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bear Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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?
86.4% 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 729
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.8%
- Phone
- (951) 571-4520
Resources & Links
District
Moreno Valley Unified- District Enrollment
- 31,344
- Schools in District
- 39
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,501
- District Rank
- #16 of 38
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