W B Beam Intermediate School serves 196 students in grades 4-5.
W B Beam Intermediate School placed in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%) 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 North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 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
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
W B Beam Intermediate School's student population of 196 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W B Beam Intermediate School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of W B Beam Intermediate School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1057 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
11%
25%
White
72%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W B Beam Intermediate School's ranking?
W B Beam Intermediate School is ranked #1057 out of 2,568 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 42% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend W B Beam Intermediate School?
196 students attend W B Beam Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of W B Beam Intermediate School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
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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