Serving 589 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Bearfield Primary ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 589 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Bearfield Primary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bearfield Primary is 0.39, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Bearfield Primary?
589 students attend Bearfield Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bearfield Primary students are Black, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bearfield Primary?
Bearfield Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bearfield Primary offer ?
Bearfield Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Bearfield Primary part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 589 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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