Excellent
#121 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 9% in state
New Bethel Elementary School
Elementary School · Colbert County · Tuscumbia, AL
A Colbert County elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
900 New Bethel Road, Tuscumbia, AL 35674
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 98% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Bethel Elementary School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 58 points since 2020, reaching 98% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where New Bethel Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average510/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tuscumbia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,960
Median home value
$176,700
Median rent
$768/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35674; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colbert Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–6 | 4.7 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Cherokee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 221 | Compare → |
| Hatton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 234 | Compare → |
| Leighton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 375 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Colbert County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,018NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Bethel Elementary School is listed in Colbert County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Bethel Elementary School
New Bethel Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tuscumbia, AL, part of Colbert County, serving approximately 158 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #121 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Bethel Elementary School
What grades does New Bethel Elementary School serve?
New Bethel Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend New Bethel Elementary School?
New Bethel Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Bethel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Bethel Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Bethel Elementary School rank in AL?
New Bethel Elementary School ranks #121 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is New Bethel Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Bethel Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at New Bethel Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Bethel Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is New Bethel Elementary School a charter school?
No, New Bethel Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Bethel Elementary School a Title I school?
No, New Bethel Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Bethel Elementary School?
25.3% of students at New Bethel Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 158
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Colbert County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.6%
- Phone
- (256) 383-6471
- Area population (ZIP 35674)
- 20,475
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35674; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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