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Bear River

Wheatland · Yuba County · 100 Wheatland Park Drive, Wheatland, CA 95692-9286

(530) 633-3135 · bear.wheatlandsd.com/

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7/10
#478
Rank 478 out of 1,315
Top 36%
English Language Arts6/10 · #527 · 60th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #392 · 70th percentile
Science6/10 · #644 · 51st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Tucked into the small agricultural community of Wheatland in Yuba County, Bear River serves grades 4–8 and sits comfortably in the middle of the pack statewide, with math being a clear strength. Families who value a tight-knit, small-town feel — where kids aren't just a face in the crowd — tend to thrive here, and the rural setting gives the school a grounded, community-oriented character that's hard to find in larger districts. Wheatland itself is a quiet, unpretentious town with a slower pace of life, making it a solid fit for families looking to raise kids outside the hustle of Sacramento's suburbs while still staying within reasonable driving distance.

Student Demographics

556 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
292 (53%)
Hispanic
178 (32%)
Multiple Races
57 (10%)
African American
9 (2%)
Other
21 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners49 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged327 (59%)
Students with Disabilities76 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

585
Enrollment
31.2
Teachers (FTE)
18.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
12.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #1262 · 8th percentile

6 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.