Serving 133 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bethlehem Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Bethlehem Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#60 out of 627 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
2%
4%
White
92%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethlehem Elementary School's ranking?
Bethlehem Elementary School is ranked #60 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Bethlehem Elementary School?
133 students attend Bethlehem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bethlehem Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethlehem Elementary School?
Bethlehem Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bethlehem Elementary School offer ?
Bethlehem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethlehem Elementary School part of?
Bethlehem Elementary School is part of Ohio County Schools School District.
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