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 674 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 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 571 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 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
674 students
571 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
34 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
Kindergarten Students
106
90
Grade 1 Students
112
86
Grade 2 Students
116
100
Grade 3 Students
123
99
Grade 4 Students
116
101
Grade 5 Students
101
95
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
3%
% Hispanic
16%
10%
% Black
18%
11%
% White
51%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%