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Bethany Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 508 students

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5 stars

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Posted October 11, 2011

We moved to the Bethany area specifically to go to this school. The teachers and staff are excellent. They care about the children and it shows! Every child is important. The school values parent involvement and has a community feel. The PTA is very involved in raising money to better the school. The school does things that other schools in the area do not do....grade level trips with parents to Carolina Beach (K), NC mountains (1st), and Washington DC (5th). This out of classroom experience unites families and teachers and exposes students to things they could never experience in a book. This school cares about meeting testing standards, but it doesn't just teach to the test! We love Bethany!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2010

I have 2 children who attend this school. It is a fantastic school with wonderful people who really care about your children. I am so thankful my children go here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2010

My Daughter goes to Bethany we are very pleased with the school the teachers are great well quilified and Mr Hensley does a great job with the school and students we moved to the bethany area so she could go to that school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2009

I have 3 children that attend Bethany Elementary School. I have been overwhelmed with what a wonderful school it is. The teachers really do care and it shows by their actions. They take the time to get to know you and your families. The Parents are very invovled and volunteer constantly. We are blessed to be apart of such a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 22, 2009

Both of my children attend Bethany and I found the school to be wonderful. I am so thankful for the staff and leadership all the way from the PTA to the Principal. GREAT SCHOOL!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 3, 2008

My daughter started kindergarden this year and so far we are very happy with the school and staff. I'm very happy that she is able to attend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2007

the teacher and parents are very involved in the kids.there is alot of teamwork and great teacher who love to teach. the new principle is also great,
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 10, 2004

My kids and I love this school. Actually I went to this school as a child and remember how great it was then and even greater now. the teachers and staff are wonderful. Both my kids have done well academically. The only sad thing is the principal retired this year. Awesome man he is. Very involved with the kids and just a wonderful principal. I am very confident that whoever takes his place will be just as great. our school has the best in everything... students, parents teachers. sports teams you name it.
—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.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
80%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
79%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
82%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students94%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English87%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female78%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities20%
Non-disabled students85%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English77%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students95%
Female94%
Male>95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students77%
Female75%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities17%
Non-disabled students82%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English76%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students78%
Female83%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial67%
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities56%
Non-disabled students82%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English78%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students70%
Female77%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial67%
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities31%
Non-disabled students77%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English70%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students69%
Female68%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial67%
American Indiann/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities50%
Non-disabled students73%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English69%
Academically gifted93%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 89% 54%
Black 6% 31%
Hispanic 3% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 16%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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271 Bethany Rd
Reidsville, NC 27320
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Phone: (336) 951-2710

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