Serving 185 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Teresa C Berrien Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2400 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
78%
25%
White
5%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teresa C Berrien Elementary School's ranking?
Teresa C Berrien Elementary School is ranked #2400 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Teresa C Berrien Elementary School?
185 students attend Teresa C Berrien Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Teresa C Berrien Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Teresa C Berrien Elementary School?
Teresa C Berrien Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Teresa C Berrien Elementary School offer ?
Teresa C Berrien Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Teresa C Berrien Elementary School part of?
Teresa C Berrien Elementary School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Teresa C Berrien Elementary School located?
Teresa C Berrien Elementary School is located in the Terry Sanford neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 11 other public schools located in Terry Sanford.
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