Bethlehem Elementary School
Bethlehem Elementary School serves 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Bethlehem Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 14% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Bethlehem Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Bethlehem Elementary School's student population of 157 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 157 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bethlehem Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bethlehem Elementary School is 0.29, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #119 out of 455 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 6% |
| Black | 2% | 2% |
| White | 84% | 86% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 22% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bethlehem School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bethlehem Elementary School is Profile Senior High School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Profile Junior High School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mildred C. Lakeway School (4.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bethlehem Profile Junior High School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-8 | 85 students10
3.1 miles
691 Profile Rd.
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 823-7411 3.1 7-8 85 - Bethlehem Profile Senior High School Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-13 | 143 students10
3.1 miles
691 Profile Rd.
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 823-7411 3.1 9-13 143 - Littleton Mildred C. Lakeway School Math: 48% | Reading: 57%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 374 students10
4.3 miles
325 Union St.
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-2831 4.3 K-6 374 - Littleton North Country Charter Academy (h) Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 45 students10
4.6 miles
260 Cottage St. Suite A
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-1535 4.6 9-12 45 - Littleton North Country Charter Academy (m) Charter School Grades: 8 | 2 students
4.6 miles
260 Cottage St. Suite A
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-1535 4.6 8 2
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