Serving 189 students in grades 4-5, W B Beam Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W B Beam Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
W B Beam Intermediate School's student population of 189 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W B Beam Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W B Beam Intermediate School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1227 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
12%
25%
White
68%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W B Beam Intermediate School's ranking?
W B Beam Intermediate School is ranked #1227 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend W B Beam Intermediate School?
189 students attend W B Beam Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of W B Beam Intermediate School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W B Beam Intermediate School?
W B Beam Intermediate School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does W B Beam Intermediate School offer ?
W B Beam Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is W B Beam Intermediate School part of?
W B Beam Intermediate School is part of Gaston County Schools School District.
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