D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Bethel Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 152 E. Washington Street, Bethel, NC 27812
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 10th percentile in North Carolina
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.82 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 49th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
240
Students
enrolled
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%10/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%49/100Students gain 0.82 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.11 in 2009–19; 34th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −31 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−9 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency32% (−10 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%52%reading -12 pts, math +0 pts45th percentile (list)
Black22%12%reading -7 pts, math -6 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income22%12%reading -8 pts, math -10 pts15th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 152 E. Washington Street
City Bethel
ZIP Code 27812
District 3700012
NCES School ID 370001201493
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27812

Understanding the community around Bethel Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,036
Per Capita Income $30,169
Poverty Rate 11.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%
High School or Higher 84.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $111,900
Median Rent $740
Owner-Occupied 65.6%
Renter-Occupied 34.4%
View full data for ZIP 27812 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bethel Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.2%
Female 45.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 50.8%
White 28.3%
Hispanic/Latino 15.0%
Two or More Races 5.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 240
Teachers (FTE) 20.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bethel Elementary?
Bethel Elementary has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bethel Elementary?
Bethel Elementary has 240 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
What grades does Bethel Elementary serve?
Bethel Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bethel Elementary receive per student?
Bethel Elementary receives $13,053 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bethel Elementary in 27812 ▼
Avg Home Value
$155,764
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
1-Year Change
+11.2%
% Renters
34.4%

Other Schools in 27812

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026