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Bear Exploration Center

Public | K-5 | 569 students

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5 stars

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Posted April 30, 2010

The Staff dedication, parent involvement, and family atmosphere are why we love Bear and feel so blessed to have our child there!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

The teachers are awesome. My child has learned so much this year. The school is amazing
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

My son has been at Bear since he was in Kindergarten and he is know in 4th grade. I can tell you I wouldn't want him going anywhere else in Montgomery. The school, teachers, and the staff are simply amazing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

My step son has been at Bear since he was in Kindergarten and he is in the 4th grade now. The teachers and staff are amazing in the work that they do.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

Not only do the teachers love their job but they love our children. We could not ask for a better learning enviroment for our children. We are so thankful to be a part of the Bear family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2010

Its great for the kids they are always ten steps ahead of the private and the public shcools. The teachers love the work they do and they love the students. Great teacher parent comunications. Bear rocks!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2010

This is absolutely the best elementary school in the country!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2010

The instruction is very challenging yet the teachers make it a fun learning environment. The entire staff gets involved in motivating the kids and the parents to excel. You get a sense that the teachers care about their students success. It's also a safe and creative atmosphere. It's the best elementary school a parent could ask for!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2010

We have a grandchild in this school and we attend student programs during the year and we have a family member who is an amazing teacher and through her we hear about the incredible parent participation and the fact that they do not have so many of the disciplanary issues that are such a problem in other schools in the area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

The teachers and administrators work hard and work with parents and students so everyone can be successful. Everyone cares about eachother.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

I love Bear Exploration Center because the teachers and staff care enough about our children to challenge them every day and hold them to high standards!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

I love Bear because the teachers and the staff are excellent. Our children are challenged without ever feeling overwhelmed. So many fantastic parents are involved, and I love the diversity.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

Bear Exploration Center is the best place to work. The teachers are like family, always ready to share ideas and lend a helping hand. The students work hard to live up to the high standards we set for them, and the parents/PTA are an amazing source of support.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

Bear teachers and staff really care about their students and hold them to high standards. Each class lesson is designed to challenge and inspire the children. Teaches and staff are so good to work through problems with the children and their parents.


Posted April 23, 2010

Bear is the the type of school that everyone should experience. With an excellent science lab, technology lab, library, and music program, it creates an atmosphere that is more of a hands-on approach. Children are required to maintain a B in conduct, so teachers have more time to teach rather than focussing on behaviorial issues.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

The teachers honestly care about their students. And it's a green school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2010

I love Bear because the parents are 100% involved with their child's education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2010

The teachers at Bear are fabulous! They really care about the students and do their best every day to teach the students all they need to know.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2010

I have 3 children ranging in age from 5 - 16. Over the years we have attended several different schools in the Montgomery area. In our experience Bear is BY FAR the BEST! Bear has a principal that cares and is very involved in everything that happens there. Her staff follows her lead. I have never seen a group of teachers with such a sense of community. It's like a big family. My children feel welcomed by everyone there. Bear makes learning fun! I am so proud that we are part of Bear, and will be sad when we are done.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2010

It is overall a great school with the best teachers, staff, students and the parents in town!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.

100 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

100 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
99%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2010.

89 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
99%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

89 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
99%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

104 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

104 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
99%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
Black94%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch92%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities96%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%

Reading

All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Black97%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch100%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Free and reduced-price lunch100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black100%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Free and reduced-price lunch100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

100 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Black96%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Free and reduced-price lunch93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities99%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 68% 59%
Black 29% 35%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 1%
Hispanic 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 14%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2525 Churchill Dr
Montgomery, AL 36111
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Phone: (334) 284-8014

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