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 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).
Serving 520 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 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
622 students
520 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
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
Pre-K Students
17
-
Kindergarten Students
103
94
Grade 1 Students
96
81
Grade 2 Students
100
95
Grade 3 Students
90
95
Grade 4 Students
106
81
Grade 5 Students
110
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
9%
% Black
17%
11%
% White
59%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
