- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Statham, GA
Bear Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bear Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130029000175
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bear Creek Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Statham · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bear Creek Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Creek Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Statham, GA.
School address
District: Barrow County · Georgia
NCES ID 130029000175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+69 students YoY
Bear Creek Middle School grew from 673 students in 2022-23 to 742 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE added 51.3 → 55.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+69 students YoY 130029000175 · Statham, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
752 enr · 14.7:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Apalachee High School (1,949 students)
Bear Creek Middle School grew from 673 students in 2022-23 to 742 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE added 51.3 → 55.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bear Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apalachee High
Apalachee High School
1,949 students
- Winder-Barrow
Winder-Barrow High School
1,869 students
- Russell Middle
Russell Middle School
973 students
- Haymon-Morris
Haymon-Morris Middle School
973 students
- Barrow Arts an
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
967 students
- This school 752
Bear Creek Middle School
752 students
What this shows Bear Creek Middle School reports 752 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bear Creek Middle School compares
Bear Creek Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 35% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 752 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
752
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,943
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
African American 15.3%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Bear Creek Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Barrow County reports $12,943 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bear Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winder-Barrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haymon-Morris Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bear Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~752 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bear Creek Middle School
How many students attend Bear Creek Middle School?
Bear Creek Middle School has 752 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Statham, GA. CCD year-over-year: 673 (2022-23) → 742 (2023-24), up 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Creek Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bear Creek Middle School?
39.2% of students at Bear Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bear Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bear Creek Middle School is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Statham, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bear Creek Middle School?
Bear Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bear Creek Middle School rank among public schools in Statham?
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Creek Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Statham, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Barrow County?
Besides Bear Creek Middle School, Barrow County also operates Apalachee High School (1,949 students), Winder-Barrow High School (1,869 students), and Russell Middle School (973 students). See the Barrow County district page for the complete list.