H H Beam Elementary vs Hawks Nest STEAM Academy
Hawks Nest STEAM Academy has a higher overall rating of 7.4/10 compared to 4.5/10. H H Beam Elementary is significantly larger with 569 students, about 1.6× the size of Hawks Nest STEAM Academy (351). In math proficiency, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy leads at 57.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
H H Beam Elementary
Gastonia, NC
4.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
569 students
Hawks Nest STEAM Academy
Gastonia, NC
7.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
351 students
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| Metric | H H Beam Elementary | Hawks Nest STEAM Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.5 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.4 | 9.0 |
| Growth Score | 6.6 | 5.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.5% | 38.7% |
| Environment Score | 2.2 | 9.3 |
| State Rank | #2,335 of 2,660 | #596 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 12th | 78th |
Test Scores
| Subject | H H Beam Elementary | Hawks Nest STEAM Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 20.0% | 57.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 15.0% | 62.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Gastonia (28052) | Gastonia (28054) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,015 | $59,524 |
| Median Home Value | $173,500 | $220,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,058 | $1,150 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 16.3% | 24.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.3% | 13.4% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 25 min |