Bear Gulch Elementary

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Bear Gulch Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
8355 Bear Gulch Plz,  Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Central Elementary School District
2.8
458 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Keri Applegate
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
29%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
4.9%
State Average
19.4%
Science
2.9%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
405:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Hispanic
68.2%
Black
13.1%
White
7.9%
Asian
5%
Two or more races
4.3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/14/2026
Ive had 5 of my kiddos at this school over course of the last 10 years and my final kid is in TK this year I love the teacher engagement staff engagement with students and parents even though they arent with my student I feel they care about all students.
1.0 parent
5/13/2025
Terrible experience with this school my son was getting hurt multiple times a week for a year while attending TK do not send your children to school here they are not safe.
5.0 parent
8/22/2017
My daughter has attended this school for 3 years now. The teachers are amazing, the front office staff is very helpful, and the principal is the BEST!! They have a great Parent Teacher Organization.
1.0 parent
7/23/2017
I give this school a 2 out of 10 I hated how they handled kids with learning disabilities and I won't have my kids be coming back here.

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Bear Gulch Elementary is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Rancho Cucamonga, CA and is served by the Central Elementary School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 458 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Bear Gulch Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alta Loma High School, Chaffey High School, Upland High School, and more. Learn more about what Rancho Cucamonga has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bear Gulch Elementary.

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