Excellent
#145 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 12% in state
Bethel Elementary
Elementary School · York 02 · Clover, SC
A York 02 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6000 Highway 55 East, Clover, SC 29710
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bethel Elementary score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowders Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 1,155 | Compare → |
| Lake Pointe AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Griggs Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Oakridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 851 | 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.
York 02
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Bethel Elementary is listed in York 02; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bethel Elementary
Bethel Elementary is a public elementary school in Clover, SC, part of York 02, serving approximately 356 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #145 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Elementary is 11.9:1. 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 SC?
Bethel Elementary ranks #145 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Bethel Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bethel Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
29.2% 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
- 356
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (803) 631-8300
- 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
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