W A Bess Elementary School vs. New Hope Elementary School
Should you attend W A Bess Elementary School or New Hope Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
W A Bess Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
New Hope Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 641 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 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 541 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New Hope 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 70% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
641 students
541 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#649 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#586 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
105
85
Grade 1 Students
113
93
Grade 2 Students
109
85
Grade 3 Students
111
95
Grade 4 Students
91
95
Grade 5 Students
112
88
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
17%
10%
% Black
15%
11%
% White
57%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
