- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fairburn, 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 130228002121
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
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.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Fairburn · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- 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 #9 of 9 public schools in Fairburn, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228002121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-144 students YoY
Bear Creek Middle School shrank from 1,108 students in 2022-23 to 964 in 2023-24 (-13.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 66.3 → 60.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-144 students YoY 130228002121 · Fairburn, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
971 enr · 14.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Bear Creek Middle School shrank from 1,108 students in 2022-23 to 964 in 2023-24 (-13.0%). Teacher FTE lost 66.3 → 60.3 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
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- This school
Bear Creek Middle School
971 students
What this shows Bear Creek Middle School reports 971 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bear Creek Middle School compares
Bear Creek Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 971 | top 21% | - | - |
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.
971
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
42.5%
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
$15,183
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 200 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 3.0%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Bear Creek Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Fairburn
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~971 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bear Creek Middle School
How many students attend Bear Creek Middle School?
Bear Creek Middle School has 971 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fairburn, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,108 (2022-23) → 964 (2023-24), down 144.
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?
100.0% 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 African American at 85.2% of enrollment, in Fairburn, GA.
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 Fairburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Creek Middle School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Fairburn, 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 Fairburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Bear Creek Middle School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.