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#5032 of 9,539 schools in CA
North Shore Elementary
Elementary School · Bear Valley Unified · Big Bear Lake, CA
A Bear Valley Unified elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Box 1887, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
- Math 38% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Shore Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Shore 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- County Safety: Low231/100K
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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
$79,293
Median home value
$538,200
Median rent
$1,278/mo
College educated
33.8%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92315; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| FallsvaleEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | Not available | 70 | 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.
Bear Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,512NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Shore Elementary is listed in Bear Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Shore Elementary
North Shore Elementary is a public elementary school in Big Bear Lake, CA, part of Bear Valley Unified, serving approximately 516 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,032 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Shore Elementary
What grades does North Shore Elementary serve?
North Shore Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend North Shore Elementary?
North Shore Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 516 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Shore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Shore Elementary is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Shore Elementary rank in CA?
North Shore Elementary ranks #5,032 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is North Shore Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Shore Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 North Shore Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Shore Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Shore Elementary a charter school?
No, North Shore Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Shore Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Shore Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Shore Elementary?
67.4% of students at North Shore 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 516
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.0%
- Phone
- (909) 866-7501
- Area population (ZIP 92315)
- 5,215
- Area median age
- 47.1
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 92315; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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