New Bethel Elementary School
Tel:
(256)383-6471
- New Bethel Elementary School serves 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
New Bethel Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- New Bethel Elementary School's student population of 144 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 144 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- New Bethel Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of New Bethel Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #634 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 33% |
| White | 94% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colbert County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to New Bethel Elementary School is Colbert Heights High School (4.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Colbert Heights Elementary School (4.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tuscumbia Colbert Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 425 students
4.8 miles
1551 Sunset Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256)381-6132 4.8 PK-6 425 - Tuscumbia Colbert Heights High School Grades: 7-12 | 472 students
4.9 miles
6825 Woodmont Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256)383-7875 4.9 7-12 472 - Tuscumbia R E Thompson Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 341 students
6.7 miles
829 Frankfort Rd
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256)389-2930 6.7 3-5 341 - Tuscumbia G W Trenholm Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 350 students
7.3 miles
601 Joe Wheeler Hwy
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256)389-2940 7.3 PK-2 350 - Tuscumbia Deshler Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 4-12
7.9 miles
200 North Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256)389-2910 7.9 4-12 n/a
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