Serving 850 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bethlehem Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 850 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Bethlehem Elementary School's student population of 850 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
850 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
Bethlehem Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethlehem Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1245 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
23%
18%
Black
9%
36%
White
57%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Bethlehem Elementary School is ranked #1245 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Bethlehem Elementary School often compared to?
Bethlehem Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yargo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Bethlehem Elementary School?
850 students attend Bethlehem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Bethlehem Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethlehem Elementary School?
Bethlehem Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bethlehem Elementary School offer ?
Bethlehem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bethlehem Elementary School part of?
Bethlehem Elementary School is part of Barrow County School District.
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