About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | Martin
Bessey Creek Elementary School is located in Palm City, FL and is one of 18 elementary schools in Martin School District. It is a public school that serves 534 students in grades K-5.
Bessey Creek Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Bessey Creek Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Bessey Creek Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bessey Creek Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Bessey Creek Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Bessey Creek Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Bessey Creek Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bessey Creek Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Palm City Elementary School 1.2 miles |  |
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| Peace Christian Academy 1.3 miles | n/a | |
| Martin Downs Montessori School 1.5 miles | n/a | |
| Bridges Montessori 1.7 miles | n/a | |
| First Baptist Christian School 1.8 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 534
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Bessey Creek Elementary School had 16% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 56% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
85%
Hispanic
10%
Two or More Races
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Black
1%
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Martin District Spending
$8,788Per Pupil
The Martin spends $8,788 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Martin District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Bessey Creek Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the FCAT
What is it?
The FCAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science, and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of five levels, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3 (grade level).
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TestRating
9 out of 10
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