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New Bethel Elementary School

900 New Bethel Road
Tuscumbia, AL 35674

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New Bethel Elementary School serves 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

New Bethel Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 172 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Bethel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

New Bethel Elementary School's student population of 172 students has grown by 19% over five school years.

The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

172 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

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School Rankings

New Bethel Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of New Bethel Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#351 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

24%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

46%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of New Bethel Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

32%

White

94%

53%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.12

0.61

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

51%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in New Bethel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Colbert County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Bethel Elementary School's ranking?

New Bethel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

How many students attend New Bethel Elementary School?

172 students attend New Bethel Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of New Bethel Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of New Bethel Elementary School?

New Bethel Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does New Bethel Elementary School offer ?

New Bethel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is New Bethel Elementary School part of?

New Bethel Elementary School is part of Colbert County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 172 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education