Serving 611 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bethel Elementary School 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 is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bethel Elementary serves the southern part of Midland, NC, covering an area of approximately 58.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bethel Elementary School's student population of 611 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
611 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bethel Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethel Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1037 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)58%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethel Elementary School's ranking?
Bethel Elementary School is ranked #1037 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Bethel Elementary School often compared to?
Bethel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrisburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Bethel Elementary School?
611 students attend Bethel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bethel Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bethel Elementary School?
Bethel Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bethel Elementary School offer ?
Bethel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethel Elementary School part of?
Bethel Elementary School is part of Cabarrus County Schools.
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