Excellent
#15 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 1% in state
Beaver Dam Elementary
Elementary School · Cumberland County Schools · Roseboro, NC
A Cumberland County Schools elementary school where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12059 Hwy 210 S, Roseboro, NC 28382
- Math 95% vs NC 60% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs NC 51% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beaver Dam Elementary score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 91% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Beaver Dam Elementary 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 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,737
Median home value
$119,400
Median rent
$962/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28382; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseboro ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Armstrong ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 485 | Compare → |
| Eastover-central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 393 | Compare → |
| Gray's Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 459 | 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.
Cumberland County Schools
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #1 of 84
- District spending per student
- $12,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beaver Dam Elementary is listed in Cumberland County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beaver Dam Elementary
Beaver Dam Elementary is a public elementary school in Roseboro, NC, part of Cumberland County Schools, serving approximately 108 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beaver Dam Elementary
What grades does Beaver Dam Elementary serve?
Beaver Dam Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Beaver Dam Elementary?
Beaver Dam Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaver Dam Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaver Dam Elementary is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beaver Dam Elementary rank in NC?
Beaver Dam Elementary ranks #15 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Beaver Dam Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Beaver Dam Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Beaver Dam Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beaver Dam Elementary has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Beaver Dam Elementary a charter school?
No, Beaver Dam Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beaver Dam Elementary a Title I school?
No, Beaver Dam Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beaver Dam Elementary?
97.2% of students at Beaver Dam Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 108
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (910) 838-0008
- Area population (ZIP 28382)
- 6,659
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 28382; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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