Serving 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W A Bess Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
W A Bess Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W A Bess Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
W A Bess Elementary School is ranked #649 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are W A Bess Elementary School often compared to?
W A Bess Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Hope Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend W A Bess Elementary School?
622 students attend W A Bess Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of W A Bess Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W A Bess Elementary School?
W A Bess Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does W A Bess Elementary School offer ?
W A Bess Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is W A Bess Elementary School part of?
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