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Abingdon Elementary School vs. Bethel Elementary School

Should you attend Abingdon Elementary School or Bethel Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Abingdon Elementary School
7087 Powhatan Drive
Hayes, VA 23072
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Bethel Elementary School
2991 Hickory Fork Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Abingdon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bethel Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
437 students
496 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Abingdon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bethel Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Abingdon Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bethel Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Abingdon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bethel Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Abingdon Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gloucester County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gloucester County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#773 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
#445 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Abingdon Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bethel Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
79%
(Top 30% in VA)
85%
(Top 20% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Abingdon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gloucester County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bethel Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gloucester County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Abingdon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gloucester County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bethel Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gloucester County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Abingdon Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bethel Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
25
25
Kindergarten Students
68
75
Grade 1 Students
66
92
Grade 2 Students
57
79
Grade 3 Students
73
74
Grade 4 Students
72
83
Grade 5 Students
76
68

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Abingdon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gloucester County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bethel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gloucester County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Abingdon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gloucester County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bethel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gloucester County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Abingdon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gloucester County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bethel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gloucester County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
77%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Abingdon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gloucester County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bethel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gloucester County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Abingdon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gloucester County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bethel Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gloucester County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.39
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Abingdon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gloucester County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bethel Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gloucester County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Abingdon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gloucester County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bethel Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gloucester County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
(21-22 School Year Data)
7%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Abingdon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gloucester County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bethel Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gloucester County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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