About This School
Bear River Middle School is located in Wheatland, CA and is one of 2 middle schools in Wheatland Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 366 students in grades 6-8.
Bear River Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Bear River Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Bear River Middle School had an API growth score of 827 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Bear River Middle School's 2011 base score was 819 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Bear River Middle School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bear River Middle School's students and teachers. more
Bear River Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Bear River Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Bear River Middle School had an API growth score of 827 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Bear River Middle School's 2011 base score was 819 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Bear River Middle School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bear River Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Wheatland Elementary District Spending
$11,310Per Pupil
The Wheatland Elementary spends $11,310 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 38% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Wheatland Elementary District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Meadows Elementary School 6.1 miles |  |
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| Plumas Lake Charter School 6.5 miles | n/a | |
| Browns Elementary School 6.6 miles |  |
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| Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts 6.8 miles |  |
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| Lincoln (Abraham) (Alternative) School 6.8 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-8
- Wheatland Elementary School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Bear River Middle School100 Wheatland Park Dr
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3135
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
English Language Arts
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Math
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Language
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45%
Mathematics
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62%
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Reading
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64%
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47%
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English Language Arts
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57%
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Math
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39%
Algebra I
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40%
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English Language Arts
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48%
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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Math
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Language
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Mathematics
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Reading
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Spelling
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Math
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Algebra I
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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English Language Arts
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Math
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Algebra I
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General Mathematics
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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Social Science Grade 8
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Algebra I
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General Mathematics
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English Language Arts
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Math
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Algebra I
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68%
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66%
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61%
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60%
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General Mathematics
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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73%
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59%
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Social Science Grade 8
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Algebra I
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70%
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67%
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31%
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General Mathematics
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24%
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27%
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27%
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61%
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English Language Arts
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74%
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Math
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52%
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Algebra I
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66%
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66%
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47%
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63%
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64%
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General Mathematics
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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Social Science Grade 8
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TestRating
7 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 366
51%
47%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Bear River Middle School had 37% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
62%
Hispanic
22%
Black
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
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19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Bear River Middle School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Bear River Middle School
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I think that Bear River Middle School is great. I have been attending BRMS for three years now and am speech less at what has been provided for the current students and staff. Not only do the staff members teach us to be kind to others as well as the curriculum required, they also have activities that will further encourage students to keep pushing forward. I am a 4.0 student and i can honestly say is that I would not have made it this far without the help and encouragement from the staff at BRMS. Bear River Middle School is a fun enviroment for all and is making the community a better place. Thanks to all who helps BRMS be the place it is today!
Submitted by a Current Student on May 24, 2010
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