Beckham Bates Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Beckham Bates Elementary School served 225 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 41%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 48%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 225 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 20-24% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 25-29% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 10% |
| White | 99% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Letcher County School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Beckham Bates Elementary School is Letcher County Alternative Education Center (5.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Letcher Middle School (3.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Letcher Elementary School (3.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Blackey Letcher Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 292 students10
3.9 miles
160 Letcher High School Dr
Blackey, KY 41804
(606) 633-2524 3.9 K-5 292 - Letcher Letcher Middle School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 176 students10
3.9 miles
162 Lhs Dr
Letcher, KY 41832
(606) 633-7812 3.9 6-8 176 - Littcarr Carr Creek Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 58%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 358 students10
5.1 miles
8596 S Hwy 160
Littcarr, KY 41834
(606) 642-3833 5.1 PK-8 358 - Whitesburg Letcher County Alternative Education Center Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 1 student
5.6 miles
185 Circle Dr, Ste A
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-5559 5.6 9-12 1 - Whitesburg West Whitesburg Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 467 students10
6.0 miles
330 Park St
Whitesburg, KY 41858
(606) 633-9538 6 PK-5 467
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