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#1200 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 45% in state
Roger Bell New Tech Academy
Elementary School · Craven County Board of Education · Havelock, NC
A Craven County Board of Education elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
804 Fontana Boulevard, Havelock, NC 28532
- Math 61% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Roger Bell New Tech Academy score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Roger Bell New Tech Academy 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,792/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Havelock), 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
$65,772
Median home value
$193,200
Median rent
$1,270/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
55.1%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28532; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havelock ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Annunciation Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Graham a Barden ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Arthur W Edwards ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 528 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Craven County Board of Education
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #10 of 26
- District spending per student
- $11,893NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Roger Bell New Tech Academy is listed in Craven County Board of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roger Bell New Tech Academy
Roger Bell New Tech Academy is a public elementary school in Havelock, NC, part of Craven County Board of Education, serving approximately 374 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,200 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roger Bell New Tech Academy
What grades does Roger Bell New Tech Academy serve?
Roger Bell New Tech Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Roger Bell New Tech Academy?
Roger Bell New Tech Academy has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roger Bell New Tech Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Roger Bell New Tech Academy is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roger Bell New Tech Academy rank in NC?
Roger Bell New Tech Academy ranks #1,200 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Roger Bell New Tech Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Roger Bell New Tech Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Roger Bell New Tech Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roger Bell New Tech Academy has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Roger Bell New Tech Academy a charter school?
No, Roger Bell New Tech Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roger Bell New Tech Academy a Title I school?
No, Roger Bell New Tech Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roger Bell New Tech Academy?
99.2% of students at Roger Bell New Tech Academy 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
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Craven County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (252) 444-5133
- Area population (ZIP 28532)
- 19,918
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
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 28532; 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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