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Big Bear Middle

Bear Valley Unified · San Bernardino County · 41275 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315-1607

(909) 866-4634

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5/10
#676
Rank 676 out of 1,315
Top 51%
English Language Arts5/10 · #728 · 45th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #684 · 48th percentile
Science6/10 · #606 · 54th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the San Bernardino Mountains at around 6,700 feet, Big Bear Middle serves a tight-knit resort community where kids grow up skiing, hiking, and living a genuinely outdoorsy lifestyle that most California students never get to experience. Academics sit right around the middle of the state pack, making it a solid choice for families who prioritize quality of life and small-town connection alongside classroom learning. It's a school where everyone knows everyone — the kind of place that appeals to families drawn to mountain living, whether they're year-round locals or have made the move from the flatlands below.

Student Demographics

453 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
227 (50%)
Hispanic
197 (43%)
Multiple Races
20 (4%)
Other
9 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners92 (20%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged321 (71%)
Students with Disabilities71 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

489
Enrollment
22.9
Teachers (FTE)
21.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
16
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 Programs4/10 · #952 · 31st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found