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Very Good

#1014 of 7,897 schools in TX

Top 13% in state

Bethany EL

Elementary School · PLANO ISD

2418 MICARTA DR, Plano, TX 75025

279
Students
11.2:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 5th
Grades Served
Top 13%
in TX

About Bethany EL

Bethany EL is a public elementary school in Plano, TX, part of the PLANO ISD. The school serves approximately 279 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6/10, placing it in the 87.2th percentile among TX schools — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.2/10). The school is situated in a large city setting.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Above Average36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change-3.75 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57%
Reading/ELA Proficiency62%
Overall Proficiency60%
Expected (poverty-adj.)59%
vs. Expected+0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment9.2Exceptional29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1

Bethany EL — Students at Bethany EL score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

24%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How Bethany EL Compares

See how Bethany EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.6/10
87th percentile in TX
Academic
7.7/10
7.7/10
Growth
6.3/10
Above average
Environment
9.2/10
Above average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
24%
Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
25 teachers

Location

2418 MICARTA DR, Plano, TX 75025

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
WHITE DOVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Plano 0.7 mi 5.5
SEVENSTAR ACADEMY Allen 0.7 mi 5.5
ANDREWS EL PLANO 0.8 mi 7.4
PEBBLECREEK MONTESSORI Allen 0.8 mi 5.5
MATHEWS EL PLANO 0.7 mi 6.1
SCHIMELPFENIG MIDDLE PLANO 1.0 mi 6.6
CUSTER ROAD CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL Plano 1.0 mi 5.5
BEVERLY EL ALLEN 1.0 mi 7.3
ST PAUL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Plano 1.2 mi 5.5
CARLISLE EL PLANO 1.2 mi 6.6
SKAGGS EL PLANO 1.2 mi 8.8
HEDGCOXE EL PLANO 1.1 mi 4.9
A+ PREP SCHOOL Plano 1.3 mi 5.5
HENDRICK MIDDLE PLANO 1.2 mi 5.2
KIDS LEARNING CENTER Plano 1.3 mi 5.5
RICE MIDDLE PLANO 1.3 mi 6.0
THOMAS EL PLANO 1.5 mi 7.0
ANDERSON EL PLANO 1.8 mi 6.1
SPRING CREEK ACADEMY Plano 1.8 mi 5.5
GREAT LAKES ACADEMY Plano 1.8 mi 5.5

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CHARLOTTE EL CHARLOTTE, TX 7.6
CLARENDON EL CLARENDON, TX 7.6
GANADO EL GANADO, TX 7.6
GARDEN RIDGE EL FLOWER MOUND, TX 7.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bethany EL

What grades does Bethany EL serve?

Bethany EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Bethany EL?

Bethany EL has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethany EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Bethany EL is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bethany EL rank in TX?

Bethany EL is ranked #1014 out of 7,897 schools in TX.

What is Bethany EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Bethany EL has a composite rating of 7.6 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Bethany EL a charter school?

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

Is Bethany EL a Title I school?

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

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

24.0% of students at Bethany EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
279
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Collin County
Data Year
2023–2024

How We Rate Schools

Our ratings combine academic performance, growth, equity, and school environment into a single 1-10 score using publicly available data.

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES CCD (SY 2022-23) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details