Bear Valley Middle

3003 Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025

www.eusd.org

938 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bear Valley Middle School is a public school located in Escondido, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Escondido Union School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare its middle-level learners for the rigor of high school and beyond while helping them navigate the unique challenges of their formative years.

The school community is characterized by a commitment to academic excellence and inclusivity, often utilizing modern technology and collaborative teaching practices to engage a diverse student body. As part of the broader Escondido educational system, Bear Valley Middle prioritizes strong communication between staff, parents, and the local community to ensure student success. For those interested in specific academic calendars, enrollment information, or program details, the school maintains an active presence through the official Escondido Union School District website.

938

Total Students

53.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bear Valley Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	622
Black	9
Asian	39
Two or More	49
American Indian	2

Hispanic
622 (66.3 %)
White
217 (23.1 %)
Two or More
49 (5.2 %)
Asian
39 (4.2 %)
Black
9 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Escondido Union
Phone:	(760)432-4060
Website:	http://www.eusd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	938
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	558
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 6 319

Grade 7 302

Grade 8 317