Bear Creek Middle School

673 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bear Creek Middle School, located at 228 Jefferson St in Statham, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Barrow County School System. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By offering a diverse curriculum and a variety of extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, encouraging critical thinking and personal responsibility in a growing community.

As a community-focused school, Bear Creek places a strong emphasis on collaboration between educators, parents, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. The school utilizes its facilities to provide a safe and engaging atmosphere where students can explore their interests, whether through core academic subjects, arts, or athletic programs. By focusing on student success and community involvement, Bear Creek Middle School strives to cultivate a positive school culture that helps every student reach their full potential.

673

Total Students

51.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bear Creek Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	332
Hispanic	176
Black	94
Asian	26
Two or More	43
American Indian	2

White
332 (49.3 %)
Hispanic
176 (26.2 %)
Black
94 (14.0 %)
Two or More
43 (6.4 %)
Asian
26 (3.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	No
District:	Barrow County
Phone:	(770)867-2116
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	673
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	106

* 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 6 224

Grade 7 229

Grade 8 220