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Bethune Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 333 students

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Posted May 9, 2010

My daughter has been attending Bethune for 4 years. The staff has always been extremely helpful. I appreciate the dedication of the principal and the staff as they continue to develop our most valuable resource.... the future leaders in our children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 20, 2009

We love this school. My son and I have been so warmly welcomed. The principal and the staff have been great. My son hated school each day last year at his previous school. This year he loves school and looks forward to going daily.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2008

My child loves the atmosphere that Bethune Elementary provides a great atmosphere for learning. She loves how the teachers interact with them as well as with the parents. The Bethune Family is great! We as a family enjoy the after school program that is offered through the local YMCA. The Outlaw family
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2008

I love Bethune... My kids are sad that they have to be transfered. This is a school of excellence!!!!! The Taylor family
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Posted May 11, 2007

Love the school and after school care.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2010.

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
93%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 85% in 2010.

52 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

53 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

52 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 81% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 94% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
61%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grades 5 and 8. The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 100% 38%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 3%
Hispanic 0% 10%
White 0% 46%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 100%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 8%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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220 Northside Dr NW
Atlanta, GA 30314
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