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Bethel Springs Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 499 students

 

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Posted December 3, 2012

A great school with great staff that care about the children learning. My kids love the school, teachers and the sports activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 8, 2010

I work at Bethel Springs Elementary School. I find the parents supportive and the faculty/staff very professional. I would definitely send my children to this school.


Posted November 10, 2008

My child goes to this school, and this year she is going to the National Beta Convention.This school is very educational!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 25, 2008

Both of my sons went to BSES. My oldest is now 19 and my youngest just graduated the 8th grade. From K-8 was a wonderful school experience for them. All of the teachers and administration were very helpful. The environment is safe and clean. The sports program is very good too. My boys were prepared for high school when the time came. They all seem like family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 4, 2008

bethel is a really good school and has a good staff.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 55% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
65%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 46% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
35%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
37%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 48% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
35%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
35%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 54% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
32%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 57% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
59%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 43% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
16%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
34%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
55%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
8%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 46% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
19%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
31%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
12%

2010

 
 
18%
Reading/Language Arts

The state average for Reading/Language Arts was 47% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
63%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students54%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities36%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students26%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disabilities9%

Science

All Students69%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities64%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students50%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students44%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students46%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students46%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students73%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students82%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students35%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students50%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students60%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students26%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White25%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students32%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students57%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White56%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Math

All Students25%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Reading/Language Arts

All Students33%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students58%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math and science. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

English 2

The state average for English 2 was 50% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 100% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 96% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 99% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English I

All Studentsn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 92% 67%
Black 5% 24%
Hispanic 2% 6%
Two or more races 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 72%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Speech and language impairments

Arts & music

Music
  • Band

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:45
School end time
  • 3:10
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Terry Lane Moore
Special schedule
  • Extended/longer school day

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Gifted / high performing
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Speech and language impairments

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Football
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Softball

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
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4733 Main
Bethel Springs, TN 38315
Phone: (731) 934-7288

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