Big Bear Middle vs North Shore Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Bear Middle
Big Bear Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
489 students
North Shore Elementary
Big Bear Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
517 students
| Measure | Big Bear Middle Big Bear Lake, California | North Shore Elementary Big Bear Lake, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #867 of 1,334 | #2536 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13112 of 15,369 | #31882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 489 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 41% |
| city | Big Bear Lake | Big Bear Lake |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Shore Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 23.5).
- •North Shore Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •North Shore Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 39%).
- •Big Bear Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 70.4%).
- •Big Bear Middle does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 23.5).
- •North Shore Elementary is the larger school with 517 students compared with 489.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Big Bear Middle better than North Shore Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Shore Elementary ranks higher (40.1 vs 23.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Big Bear Middle and North Shore Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Big Bear Lake and Big Bear Lake in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Bear Middle: 489. North Shore Elementary: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Bear Middle and North Shore Elementary rank in California?
Big Bear Middle is 867th of 1,334 and North Shore Elementary is 2536th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).