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#526 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 45% in state

Bethany Elementary

Elementary School · York 02 · Clover, SC

A York 02 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

337 Maynard Grayson Road, Clover, SC 29710

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$13,691
Chronic Absenteeism16.7%

Students at Bethany Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bethany 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,128/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clover), 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

$84,558

Median home value

$330,900

Median rent

$1,396/mo

College educated

34.5%

Homeownership

79.4%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29710; 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kinard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–54.3 mi450Compare →
Larne ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–54.7 mi589Compare →
Bethel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–5Not available356Compare →
Crowders Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–5Not available1,155Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

York 02

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#9 of 10
District spending per student
$13,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bethany Elementary is listed in York 02; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bethany Elementary

Bethany Elementary is a public elementary school in Clover, SC, part of York 02, serving approximately 401 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #526 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bethany Elementary

What grades does Bethany Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Bethany Elementary?

Bethany Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethany Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Bethany Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bethany Elementary rank in SC?

Bethany Elementary ranks #526 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Bethany Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Bethany Elementary 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 Bethany Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bethany Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bethany Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Bethany Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

63.8% of students at Bethany 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
401
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.7%
Area population (ZIP 29710)
39,988
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
39.5
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 · 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.
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 29710; 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; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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