Bear Exploration Center

Bear Exploration Center

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
2525 Churchill Dr,  Montgomery, AL
Montgomery County Schools
4.6
511 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Elizabeth R Hill
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
1.9%
State Average
27.8%
Science
2.2%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
524:1

Student Diversity

Female
53%
Male
47%
Black
53.6%
White
33.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.5%
Hispanic
4.7%
Two or more races
2.3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/8/2023
My daughter has been a student at Bear since Kindergarten, and this is her 5th grade year. Our experience has been great since day one. The faculty/staff maintained great communication and always kept parents informed and involved. The curriculum and activities for students was also great and kept t...
5.0 parent
5/5/2023
My son has attended Bear since kindergarten, this is his last month there and off to middle school he goes. It is so bittersweet because this was the first & only school he's ever attended. He has learned so much there and the staff is wonderful. We will miss this place. :(
5.0 parent
8/4/2021
Our daughter has been at Bear since Kindergarten and is now in 2nd grade. First of all, the Principal does an excellent job running a tight ship. Kudos to her! Bear is very structured and efficient. The teachers are amazing and do a great job at teaching the students. Bear is fun and challenging. Be...
5.0 parent
9/14/2020
I have three children currently attending Bear. The teachers really care and try hard to have children understand the concepts that are being taught.

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Bear Exploration Center is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Montgomery, AL and is served by the Montgomery County Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 511 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Bear Exploration Center has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Montgomery Christian School, Life Academy, and more. Learn more about what Montgomery has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bear Exploration Center.

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