BEAR CAVE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Bear Cave Intermediate School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the STEWARTVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in STEWARTVILLE, MN with about 489 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Bear Cave Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Bear Cave Intermediate School is part of the Stewartville Public Schools district in Stewartville, Minnesota. Serving students in the upper elementary and early middle school grades, the school focuses on bridging the transition between primary elementary education and the more complex academic environment of the middle school years. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere, emphasizing both rigorous academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students.

As an intermediate facility, Bear Cave offers a specialized curriculum designed to build foundational skills in core subjects while introducing students to a wider array of exploratory learning opportunities. The school works closely with families and the local community to provide a safe, engaging environment that encourages student participation in extracurricular activities and academic enrichment. Further information regarding their specific programming, faculty, and school resources can be found on the district’s official website at http://www.ssd.k12.mn.us.

For more information, contact Bear Cave Intermediate School at (507) 533-1400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.