Mary Mcleod Bethune School

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Mary Mcleod Bethune School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Phoenix, Arizona, with a student population of 370 that is predominantly Hispanic. The school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quarter of Arizona elementary schools in academic performance, with high dropout rates and a student population that is predominantly from low-income families.

The school's academic performance is well below state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 6% to 30% across different grade levels and subject areas. This is concerning, as the school has a relatively high per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools in the Phoenix Elementary District. The school's dropout rates have also been increasing, rising from 0.7% in 2017-2018 to 2.5% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state and district averages.

While the school's student population is predominantly Hispanic, the academic performance of different racial subgroups varies significantly. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's White students ranked 620 out of 1,024 Arizona elementary schools, while its Hispanic students ranked 1,067 out of 1,170. Interestingly, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students have shown relatively stronger performance, ranking 332 out of 451 Arizona elementary schools in 2022-2023, which is better than the school's overall ranking. When compared to other nearby schools in the same district, such as Silvestre S. Herrera School and Kenilworth Elementary School, Mary Mcleod Bethune School generally performs worse on academic measures, with lower proficiency rates and lower statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1310 S 15th Ave
       Phoenix, AZ  85007-3826


(602) 257-3830

District: Phoenix Elementary District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,698 Help


Students who attend Mary Mcleod Bethune School usually attend:

High:    Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  370

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
74.6%
African American:
16.5%
White:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mary Mcleod Bethune School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.91. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mary Mcleod Bethune School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.86. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.6%), African American (16.5%), White (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Phoenix Elementary District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary Mcleod Bethune School is 16.6. 8 elementary schools in the Phoenix Elementary District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Mary Mcleod Bethune School employs 22.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mary Mcleod Bethune School is $11,698, which is the 7th highest among 4 elementary schools in the Phoenix Elementary District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mary Mcleod Bethune School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.



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Rank History for Mary Mcleod Bethune School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 1.12 1059th 1062 0.3%
2010 12.41 1028th 1090 5.7%
2011 14.29 982nd 1075 8.7%
2012 28.40 918th 1141 19.5%
2013 22.87 994th 1158 14.2%
2014 13.83 991st 1079 8.2%
2015 26.46 670th 955 29.8%
2016 8.78 1047th 1079 3.0%
2017 20.50 903rd 1106 18.4%
2018 24.00 840th 1109 24.3%
2019 11.40 967th 1039 6.9%
2021 19.86 1000th 1226 18.4%
2023 13.91 1144th 1245 8.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.53 873rd 1027 15.0%
2023 53.96 241st 617 60.9%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.81 14th 155 91.0%
2021 43.00 395th 975 59.5%
2023 24.85 332nd 451 26.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.74 989th 1201 17.7%
2023 24.29 679th 820 17.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.87 548th 820 33.2%
2023 17.31 1026th 1116 8.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.74 351st 423 17.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.09 701st 1023 31.5%
2021 23.36 946th 1219 22.4%
2023 15.25 1102nd 1219 9.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.97 860th 1032 16.7%
2021 19.77 1016th 1220 16.7%
2023 15.50 1096th 1216 9.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.58 743rd 895 17.0%
2023 18.62 547th 607 9.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.36 613th 911 32.7%
2019 15.04 651st 709 8.2%
2021 27.80 883rd 1198 26.3%
2023 17.08 1067th 1170 8.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.61 9th 654 98.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.71 1106th 1161 4.7%
2023 39.25 620th 1024 39.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mary Mcleod Bethune School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 12.31 621st 663 6.3%
2010 15.73 629th 692 9.1%
2011 15.44 616th 685 10.1%
2012 22.51 664th 772 14.0%
2013 21.51 687th 787 12.7%
2014 12.69 637th 690 7.7%
2015 31.34 329th 521 36.9%
2016 25.72 497th 677 26.6%
2017 31.05 447th 695 35.7%
2018 27.13 497th 711 30.1%
2019 22.43 459th 605 24.1%
2021 28.39 561st 832 32.6%
2023 21.86 661st 854 22.6%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.24 156th 650 76.0%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.42 55th 606 90.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.10 644th 789 18.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.70 267th 503 46.9%
2023 26.75 531st 717 25.9%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.79 127th 257 50.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.73 416th 624 33.3%
2021 32.70 506th 820 38.3%
2023 27.64 552nd 806 31.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.19 409th 617 33.7%
2021 26.46 594th 818 27.4%
2023 18.64 686th 810 15.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.91 366th 573 36.1%
2023 25.27 313th 400 21.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.91 294th 543 45.9%
2019 39.37 211th 387 45.5%
2021 34.71 498th 802 37.9%
2023 27.54 546th 760 28.2%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.21 56th 390 85.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.27 570th 780 26.9%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mary Mcleod Bethune School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 27 306 5 373 14 n/a n/a -107 618
1989 32 292 6 326 23 n/a n/a -44 635
1990 28 274 8 391 26 n/a n/a -166 561
1991 33 248 4 333 16 n/a n/a -70 564
1992 29 207 5 344 16 n/a n/a 0 601
1993 9 153 8 243 12 n/a n/a 0 425
1994 8 151 4 237 10 n/a n/a 0 410
1995 22 158 0 367 16 n/a n/a 0 563
1996 22 158 0 367 16 n/a n/a 0 563
1997 40 151 2 303 9 n/a n/a 0 505
1998 18 160 3 317 9 n/a n/a 0 507
1999 15 143 0 319 7 n/a n/a 0 484
2000 14 141 0 374 13 n/a n/a 0 542
2001 14 136 0 383 16 n/a n/a 0 549
2002 5 112 0 445 19 n/a n/a 0 581
2003 5 112 0 445 19 n/a n/a 0 581
2004 6 87 0 481 7 n/a n/a 0 581
2005 9 69 0 440 5 n/a n/a 0 523
2006 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2007 8 101 2 500 4 n/a n/a 0 615
2008 4 72 2 557 8 n/a n/a 0 643
2009 10 81 0 515 6 n/a n/a 0 612
2010 12 62 2 397 7 n/a n/a 0 480
2011 17 66 1 371 3 0 0 0 458
2012 17 81 0 389 3 0 3 0 493
2013 28 83 0 394 6 0 5 0 516
2014 24 74 0 373 3 0 4 0 478
2015 34 68 0 359 10 0 9 0 480
2016 31 71 0 343 14 0 14 0 473
2017 14 62 3 377 5 0 10 0 471
2018 14 48 8 326 4 1 5 0 406
2019 20 68 6 332 4 1 10 0 441
2020 10 46 6 358 7 1 8 0 436
2021 11 64 5 296 11 0 4 0 391
2022 11 60 5 287 7 0 4 0 374
2023 14 61 4 276 9 0 6 0 370

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mary Mcleod Bethune School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 618 36.5 16.9 n/a
1989 635 36.2 17.5 n/a
1990 561 34.8 16.1 n/a
1991 564 35.0 16.1 n/a
1992 601 38.5 15.6 n/a
1993 425 31.5 13.5 n/a
1994 410 32.0 12.8 n/a
1995 563 24.9 22.6 n/a
1996 563 24.9 22.6 n/a
1997 505 26.5 19.1 n/a
1998 507 24.4 20.8 n/a
1999 484 26.0 18.6 n/a
2000 542 34.0 15.9 n/a
2001 549 34.0 16.1 n/a
2002 581 31.0 18.7 n/a
2003 581 31.0 18.7 n/a
2004 581 27.0 21.5 n/a
2005 523 30.7 17.0 99.4
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2007 615 30.0 20.5 84.9
2008 643 37.6 17.1 99.5
2009 612 41.8 14.6 99.5
2010 480 31.0 15.4 4.8
2011 458 30.5 15.0 13.1
2012 493 34.5 14.2 8.3
2013 516 28.5 18.1 9.5
2014 478 28.5 16.7 n/a
2015 480 26.0 18.4 96.7
2016 473 25.0 18.9 98.3
2017 471 27.1 17.3 63.9
2018 406 27.3 14.8 95.8
2019 441 25.3 17.4 94.8
2020 436 23.7 18.3 92.7
2021 391 24.7 15.8 n/a
2022 374 29.8 12.5 48.7
2023 370 22.1 16.6 90.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mary Mcleod Bethune School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 618 36.5 16.9 n/a
1989 635 36.2 17.5 n/a
1990 561 34.8 16.1 n/a
1991 564 35.0 16.1 n/a
1992 601 38.5 15.6 n/a
1993 425 31.5 13.5 n/a
1994 410 32.0 12.8 n/a
1995 563 24.9 22.6 n/a
1996 563 24.9 22.6 n/a
1997 505 26.5 19.1 n/a
1998 507 24.4 20.8 n/a
1999 484 26.0 18.6 n/a
2000 542 34.0 15.9 n/a
2001 549 34.0 16.1 n/a
2002 581 31.0 18.7 n/a
2003 581 31.0 18.7 n/a
2004 581 27.0 21.5 n/a
2005 523 30.7 17.0 99.4
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2007 615 30.0 20.5 84.9
2008 643 37.6 17.1 99.5
2009 612 41.8 14.6 99.5
2010 480 31.0 15.4 4.8
2011 458 30.5 15.0 13.1
2012 493 34.5 14.2 8.3
2013 516 28.5 18.1 9.5
2014 478 28.5 16.7 n/a
2015 480 26.0 18.4 96.7
2016 473 25.0 18.9 98.3
2017 471 27.1 17.3 63.9
2018 406 27.3 14.8 95.8
2019 441 25.3 17.4 94.8
2020 436 23.7 18.3 92.7
2021 391 24.7 15.8 n/a
2022 374 29.8 12.5 48.7
2023 370 22.1 16.6 90.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mary Mcleod Bethune School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,264 (9.9%) $244 (1.9%) $2,773 (21.7%) $9,014 (70.4%) $2,274 (17.8%) $11,288 (88.2%) $12,796
2020 $1,748 (13.3%) $306 (2.3%) $3,803 (29.0%) $9,034 (68.8%) $2,035 (15.5%) $11,068 (84.3%) $13,123
2021 $1,580 (16.2%) $378 (3.9%) $3,538 (36.2%) $7,339 (75.1%) $471 (4.8%) $7,811 (80.0%) $9,769
2022 $1,306 (11.2%) $448 (3.8%) $3,060 (26.2%) $9,489 (81.1%) $456 (3.9%) $9,944 (85.0%) $11,698

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary Mcleod Bethune School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 967th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 1144th of 1245 Elementary schools
 1.2%
Ranks 459th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 661st of 854 Middle schools
 1.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students441370
 16.1%
African American6861
 10.3%
American Indian49
 125%
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic332276
 16.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2014
 30%
Two or More Races106
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.8%90.8%
 4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mary Mcleod Bethune School

In the 2022-23 school year, 370 students attended Mary Mcleod Bethune School.

Students who attend Mary Mcleod Bethune School usually go on to attend:

High : Central High School

Students at Mary Mcleod Bethune School are 75% Hispanic, 16% African American, 4% White, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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