Bear Exploration Center

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

2525 Churchill Dr, Montgomery, AL

Montgomery County Schools

511 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Elizabeth R Hill

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1

Math Proficiency
69%

Reading Proficiency
94%

A-

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

94%

Math Proficiency

69%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 19:1 Teachers 27	Full Time Teachers 27
Teachers in First or Second Year 2.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

524:1

Student Diversity

Female 50.7%	Male 49.3%
Black 64.5%	White 22.5%
Hispanic 5.1%	Two or more races 4.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander 3.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s 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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Carver Senior High School

9th to 12th
Public

C-

Alabama Montgomery County Montgomery 36111

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 19:1. Academic records show that 69% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 94% 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 Carver Senior High School, Bellingrath Junior High School, Montgomery Christian School, 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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