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Hershal H Beam Elementary School

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Hershal H Beam Elementary School is located in Gastonia, NC and is one of 32 elementary schools in Gaston County Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 675 students in grades PK, K-5.

Hershal H Beam 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 North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Hershal H Beam Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2007, Hershal H Beam Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Hershal H Beam Elementary School's students and teachers. more

Gaston County Schools District Spending

$7,185Per Pupil

The Gaston County Schools spends $7,185 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 29% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Gaston County Schools District

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School Facts

Public School
Grades PK, K-5
Gaston County Schools School District

Made AYP
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Contact

Hershal H Beam Elementary School
200 Davis Park Rd
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 866-6618
gaston.k12.nc.us/sch...

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About the EOG

What is it?

The End-of-Grades (EOG) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.

How is it Scored?

Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for students to score at or above level 3, the proficient level. Students who do not score at the proficient level are eligible for remedial help, may retake the exam and may not be promot

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 675

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Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Hershal H Beam Elementary School had 86% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. North Carolina had 33% 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 (2010)

White

44%

Black

40%

Hispanic

15%

Asian/Pacific Islander

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16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Hershal H Beam Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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i like the principal but i dont like the way alot of things are done. Hardly any help watching children when you drop them off on a regular basis due to staffing.

Submitted by a Parent on Jan 21, 2012

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About the EOG

What is it?

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How is it Scored?

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How challenging is this school?

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Students

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