Serving 503 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bear Exploration Center ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear Exploration Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bear Exploration Center's student population of 503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Motto
No person shall be denied employment, be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity on the basis of disability, sex, race, religion, national origin, color or age.
School Rankings
Bear Exploration Center ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Exploration Center is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#63 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
57%
32%
White
30%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Exploration Center's ranking?
Bear Exploration Center is ranked #63 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Bear Exploration Center often compared to?
Bear Exploration Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Forest Avenue Elementary School, Macmillan International At Mckee by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Bear Exploration Center?
503 students attend Bear Exploration Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Bear Exploration Center students are Black, 30% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bear Exploration Center?
Bear Exploration Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bear Exploration Center offer ?
Bear Exploration Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bear Exploration Center part of?
Bear Exploration Center is part of Montgomery County School District.
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