Serving 820 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bethel-hanberry Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 820 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bethel-hanberry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bethel-hanberry Elementary School's student population of 820 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
820 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bethel-hanberry Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethel-hanberry Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#289 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
58%
32%
White
23%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethel-hanberry Elementary School's ranking?
Bethel-hanberry Elementary School is ranked #289 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Bethel-hanberry Elementary School often compared to?
Bethel-hanberry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Langford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Bethel-hanberry Elementary School?
820 students attend Bethel-hanberry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Bethel-hanberry Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethel-hanberry Elementary School?
Bethel-hanberry Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bethel-hanberry Elementary School offer ?
Bethel-hanberry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethel-hanberry Elementary School part of?
Bethel-hanberry Elementary School is part of Richland 02 School District.
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