Big Bear Middle

Bear Valley Unified
41275 Big Bear Blvd.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
503 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Big Bear Middle School, located in the mountain community of Big Bear Lake, California, serves as the primary middle school for the Bear Valley Unified School District. The campus is situated in a unique high-altitude setting, reflecting the close-knit and nature-oriented character of the surrounding resort town. The school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the transition between elementary and high school, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development for students in grades 6 through 8.

Beyond core academics, the school integrates its unique environment into the student experience, often fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the academic demands of Big Bear High School while offering various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on student engagement and community involvement, Big Bear Middle School plays a pivotal role in the educational landscape of the San Bernardino Mountains, acting as a central hub for the region’s youth.
503
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
22.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    259 (51.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    217 (43.1 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (4.0 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Bear Valley Unified
Phone: (909)866-4634
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 306
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 192
Grade 7 156
Grade 8 155
Gender Ratio