Serving 462 students in grades 3-5, Bear Cave Intermediate School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear Cave Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bear Cave Intermediate School's student population of 462 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Bear Cave Intermediate School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Cave Intermediate School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#298 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
89%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bear Cave Intermediate School's ranking?
Bear Cave Intermediate School is ranked #298 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Bear Cave Intermediate School often compared to?
Bear Cave Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Byron Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Bear Cave Intermediate School?
462 students attend Bear Cave Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bear Cave Intermediate School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Cave Intermediate School?
Bear Cave Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bear Cave Intermediate School offer ?
Bear Cave Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bear Cave Intermediate School part of?
Bear Cave Intermediate School is part of Stewartville Public School District.
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