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Public School | Grades PK-5 | Gaston County Schools

Hershal H Beam Elementary School is located in Gastonia, NC and is one of 33 elementary schools in Gaston County Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 633 students in grades PK-5.

Hershal H Beam Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. 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 2011, Hershal H Beam Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Hershal H Beam Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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200 Davis Park Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052

(704) 866-6618

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kaylee: I don't know what the other parents are talking about. I just graduated 5th grade and love this school. I'm going to miss it to death!

Submitted by a Former Student on Jun 9, 2012

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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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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 633

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Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Hershal H Beam Elementary School had 86% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. North Carolina had 50% 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

42%

Black

36%

Hispanic

17%

Two or More Races

Gaston County Schools District Spending

$7,720Per Pupil

The Gaston County Schools spends $7,720 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 29% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Gaston County Schools District

15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Hershal H Beam Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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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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3 out of 10

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