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#589 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 22% in state

Bethel Elementary

Elementary School · Cabarrus County Schools · Midland, NC

A Cabarrus County Schools elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2425 Midland Road, Midland, NC 28107

  • Math 73% vs NC 59% (2025)
  • Reading 68% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72.6% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.7% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+8.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.1 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$10,749
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Students at Bethel Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency73%(2025 NC)
School
State
59%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency68%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
50%
2025
Math
73%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bethel Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low233/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$96,632

Median home value

$352,000

Median rent

$1,197/mo

College educated

37.1%

Homeownership

82.7%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Cabarrus County Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cox Mill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.8K–5Not available1,109Compare →
Harrisburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–5Not available847Compare →
Hickory Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.1K–5Not available1,073Compare →
Royal Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.4K–8Not available598Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Cabarrus County Schools

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#13 of 43
District spending per student
$10,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bethel Elementary is listed in Cabarrus County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bethel Elementary

Bethel Elementary is a public elementary school in Midland, NC, part of Cabarrus County Schools, serving approximately 604 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #589 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bethel Elementary

What grades does Bethel Elementary serve?

Bethel Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Bethel Elementary?

Bethel Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bethel Elementary rank in NC?

Bethel Elementary ranks #589 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Bethel Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Bethel Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Bethel Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bethel Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bethel Elementary a charter school?

No, Bethel Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bethel Elementary a Title I school?

No, Bethel Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bethel Elementary?

52.2% of students at Bethel 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
604
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Cabarrus County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%
Area population (ZIP 28107)
9,638
Area average commute
31.6 min
Area median age
38.6
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 28107; 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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