Enrollment
752
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bear Creek Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bear Creek Middle School
Bear Creek Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Statham, Georgia, enrolling 752 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 752 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 440 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #427, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 501 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 156 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 752 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Barrow County also operates Apalachee High School (1,949 students) and Winder-Barrow High School (1,869 students) alongside Bear Creek Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bear Creek Middle School compares
Bear Creek Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,318
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barrow County, which includes Bear Creek Middle School.
$12,318
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 46.9%
Federal 16.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~752 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Statham on the city page.
Is Bear Creek Middle School a good school?
Bear Creek Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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