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Bethesda Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
2009 S Miami Boulevard, Durham, NC 27703 · (919) 560-3904 · Part of Durham Public Schools
Students
442
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Bethesda Elementary
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 31 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 32% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency11%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts19%
State average 47.2%
Location
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2009 S Miami Boulevard, Durham
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K15
Kindergarten47
Grade 150
Grade 273
Grade 385
Grade 482
Grade 590
Enrollment over time
650’20
654’21
617’22
577’23
442’24
Down 32% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 47%Hispanic 39%White 7%Two or more races 6%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.