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Bethel Grove Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 314 students

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Posted December 15, 2008

Bethel Grove is a great school I love it! I have 4 children whom attend there now and 2 that have gone on.The older two have moved on to American Way Middle and are doing great because of the knowledge they received from BG. I would really recommend this school to every parent that needs a school with great teachers whom loves the job. When you go to the school the teachers and staff make you feel weclome its like you are apart of a family and I would not trade that feeling for the world. I love just being around to show my children that I really care about what goes on with them and their school. P.S. I would like to thank all the teachers that have had the opportunity to teach everyone of my children. Thanks for the Love, Knowledge and Patience. Especially Mrs. Cook for Willie K. Cowans
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 20, 2007

This is a great school. My child has been a student since K. They are very thorough and challenge students academically. I am glad that we chose this school. This will be my childs last year and we will miss them dearly. We hope to find a school that is as genuine as Bethel Grove. The teachers are great with the students and communicate well with parents. Safety has never been an issue for us and the after school programs/ tutoring they have are good. I must admit before Bethel Grove we talked about private school being that our child is advanced but Bethel Grove suits our needs just fine.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 16, 2007

Bethel Grove is a wonderful school. It is very family oriented and the teachers seems to really care. I attended this school when I was a child and I have two kids attending currently.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2007

I agree with Ms. Paige, I feel like the teachers and staff care about the children of Bethel Grove Elementary. As the current president of the PTO, I would love for parents to be more involved. I know we all live busy hectic lives but we must always keep in mind that the children come first, and they are the reason we work so very hard. Angela McClaine, parent
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2007

I love this school, the classes are small and that way the teacher can devote the same about of time to all the students. The environment is a lot more structured than any other non-optional city school. The PTO members are great as well and the activities that they have and the things they do to support the school and the students are great.
—Submitted by LePaige Smith, 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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
30%
Reading/Language Arts

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

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
26%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
37%
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

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
8%
Reading/Language Arts

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

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
18%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
5%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
16%

2010

 
 
12%
Reading/Language Arts

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

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
20%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
12%
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 Students27%
African American27%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities20%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students25%
African American25%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Students with disabilities40%

Science

All Students35%
African American35%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities50%
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 Students14%
African American14%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Students with disabilities40%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students18%
African American18%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilities40%

Science

All Students14%
African American14%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Students with disabilities40%
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 Students30%
African American31%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities67%

Reading/Language Arts

All Students22%
African American23%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilities33%

Science

All Students24%
African American25%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Students with disabilities58%
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

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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% 25%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Hispanic N/A 5%
White N/A 68%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 85%N/A50%
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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2459 Arlington Av
Memphis, TN 38114
Phone: (901) 416-5012

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