Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, St. Bethlehem Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Bethlehem Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
St. Bethlehem Elementary School's student population of 504 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of St. Bethlehem Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
35%
21%
White
35%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Bethlehem Elementary School often compared to?
St. Bethlehem Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moore Magnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend St. Bethlehem Elementary School?
504 students attend St. Bethlehem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of St. Bethlehem Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Bethlehem Elementary School?
St. Bethlehem Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does St. Bethlehem Elementary School offer ?
St. Bethlehem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is St. Bethlehem Elementary School part of?
St. Bethlehem Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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