Bertie Academy (Closed 2016)

Serving 34 students in grades 6-12, Bertie Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
(14-15)
<50%
44%
(14-15)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
97%
24%
White
3%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
84%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
How many students attend Bertie Academy?
34 students attend Bertie Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Bertie Academy students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bertie Academy?
Bertie Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bertie Academy offer ?
Bertie Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Bertie Academy part of?
Bertie Academy is part of Bertie County Schools.

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