Bethel Elementary School (Closed 2012)

6580 State St
Salem, OR 97317
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bethel Elementary School serves 64 students in grades 3-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 81%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OR)
(10-11)
70-74%
63%
(10-11)
85-89%
81%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
80%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OR state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 81% OR state average).
How many students attend Bethel Elementary School?
64 students attend Bethel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bethel Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bethel Elementary School?
Bethel Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bethel Elementary School offer ?
Bethel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Bethel Elementary School part of?
Bethel Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer School District 24j.

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