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Bethlehem Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 578 students

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5 stars

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Posted May 17, 2011

yes it is a great school you will disappointed when your child reaches middle school total opposite.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 8, 2009

I have two children at this school and I am very impressed at the quality of the teachers and the administration. The principal is extremely well-educated and seems to take an intelligent, common-sense approach to her job. The children are expected to be in control and well-disciplined while at school, and are respectful of one another. The extracurricular groups are starting to come together, and hopefully these will grow-a chess club would be a nice addition as would more opportunities of the special education and gifted students to shine! Overall, great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 17, 2009

I love BLS, the principals,teachers,custodians and every one that works in that school is just amazingly awsome.I love the school so much and which that my daughter would never leave that school for the rest of her school years.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2009

My daughter came home from school one day and said, 'Man , we had a great day! I just love school!' Enough said!
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Posted November 24, 2008

Bethlehem Elementary is a great school. I love that it is small and has only 500 students. I believe this helps them to better serve their students. I am a teacher at another elementary school in Henry County and I can see the difference in this school can be attributed to the leadership, and the staff. The communication sent home is neat and organized and it makes a good first impression. I would highly recommend this school to anyone who is interested in a school which puts an emphasis on serving their community with pride! GO BOBCATS!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2008

I love this school. I am really inpressed with the teachers and support by all parents. It certainly is a community effort! Help is there is you need it Great school! A++++
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Posted October 29, 2008

This is an excellent school. My daughter's 2nd grade teacher is AMAZING! In 6-weeks she has worked with me to bring my daughter up to speed, having relocated from another state. Academically, she has really gone above and beyond my expectations as a teacher. My daughter loves going to school and excited about learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 25, 2008

So far this school has only been open for one school year. I have been completely satisfied with the teachers and staff. I love the fact that the principal knows just about every student by first name if not all of them. My children love going there. Keep up the good work!
—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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

76 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

76 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
89%
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.

98 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

98 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

98 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
89%

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.

102 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
96%
Social Studies

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

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
89%
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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
81%

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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
87%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 48% 46%
Black 43% 38%
Hispanic 7% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1000 Academic Pkwy
Locust Grove, GA 30248
Phone: (770) 288-8571

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