BEAR EXPLORATION CENTER
Bear Exploration Center is a public elementary school that is part of the Montgomery County school district, located in Montgomery, AL with about 519 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, Bear Exploration Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Bear Exploration Center, located in Montgomery, Alabama, is a specialized magnet school within the Montgomery Public Schools system that focuses on providing an enriched, hands-on educational experience for students in grades K–5. The school is distinct for its inquiry-based curriculum, which emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through immersive, project-based learning. By integrating exploration-based activities into daily instruction, the center aims to foster critical thinking, curiosity, and a deep engagement with the natural and scientific world.
Beyond its academic focus, the Bear Exploration Center is known for maintaining a unique school culture that prioritizes experiential learning and active discovery. The facility is designed to support this specialized mission, often utilizing its resources to provide students with opportunities that go beyond traditional classroom settings. As a school of choice, it serves as a destination for families seeking a rigorous yet creative environment that prepares elementary-aged children for future success in academic fields related to discovery and innovation.
For more information, contact Bear Exploration Center at (334) 284-8014 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Montgomery, AL 36111-2899
(334) 284-8014
http://www.bear.mps-al.org/
BEAR EXPLORATION CENTER is a public school in Montgomery, AL with about 519 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Montgomery County
- Total Students:
- 519
- Teachers:
- 28
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 519 students
- White
- 46.6%
- Black or African American
- 44.9%
- Asian
- 4.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.