Bethany Elementary

Summary:

Bethany Elementary is a public elementary school in Plano, Texas, serving 282 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Plano Independent School District, which is ranked 185 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.

Bethany Elementary consistently performs at a high academic level, with significantly higher proficiency rates on STAAR tests compared to the Plano ISD and Texas state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 81.13% of 3rd graders at Bethany Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 64.1% for Plano ISD and 48.85% for Texas. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 10-15% of Texas elementary schools, and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Bethany Elementary also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, particularly its White, Asian, English Language Learner, and Gifted and Talented populations.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Plano ISD, such as Thomas Elementary, Bethany Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.3 to 10.8 students per teacher, is also noteworthy. Overall, Bethany Elementary's consistent academic excellence, diverse student population, and strong performance across various metrics make it a standout elementary school in the Plano area.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2418 Micarta Dr
       Plano, TX  75025-2445


(469) 752-0300

District: Plano Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
343rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,422 Help


Students who attend Bethany Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Schimelpfenig Middle
High:    Plano Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  282

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.8%
Asian:
22.3%
Hispanic:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.8% Help


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Compare Details Bethany Elementary ranks better than 92.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 15th among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bethany Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.8%), Asian (22.3%), Hispanic (13.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bethany Elementary is 10.8, which is the 8th best among 44 elementary schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethany Elementary is $12,422, which is the 9th highest among 44 elementary schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bethany Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Plano Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Plano Independent School District (Isd) 185th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bethany Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bethany Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.81 318th 3465 90.8%
2005 86.92 120th 3475 96.5%
2006 82.09 297th 3476 91.5%
2007 85.39 118th 3724 96.8%
2008 87.60 77th 3768 98.0%
2009 88.06 39th 3884 99.0%
2010 86.17 82nd 3937 97.9%
2011 87.36 51st 4095 98.8%
2012 91.59 142nd 4206 96.6%
2013 91.21 168th 4221 96.0%
2014 87.42 328th 4260 92.3%
2015 86.22 397th 4320 90.8%
2016 87.48 357th 4286 91.7%
2017 88.83 410th 4329 90.5%
2018 84.19 550th 4359 87.4%
2019 86.63 446th 4479 90.0%
2021 88.29 460th 4578 90.0%
2022 87.65 446th 4581 90.3%
2023 83.14 640th 4647 86.2%
2024 90.86 343rd 4675 92.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bethany Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.77 918th 3226 71.5%
2019 63.21 909th 3333 72.7%
2021 80.94 317th 3446 90.8%
2022 83.73 270th 3487 92.3%
2023 82.41 320th 3556 91.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bethany Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.88 399th 3558 88.8%
2019 76.04 403rd 3684 89.1%
2021 61.25 883rd 3799 76.8%
2022 78.26 418th 3952 89.4%
2023 77.19 463rd 4086 88.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bethany Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.53 3206th 4264 24.8%
2019 47.07 2265th 4309 47.4%
2021 61.53 1312th 4451 70.5%
2022 74.03 696th 4477 84.5%
2023 58.10 1646th 4521 63.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Bethany Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.03 596th 4306 86.2%
2019 89.84 296th 4348 93.2%
2021 90.40 324th 4499 92.8%
2022 89.49 302nd 4561 93.4%
2023 78.81 742nd 4588 83.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bethany Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.41 316th 3106 89.8%
2019 66.39 1072nd 3184 66.3%
2021 78.41 440th 3006 85.4%
2022 68.19 894th 2958 69.8%
2023 74.93 416th 2980 86.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Bethany Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.68 1103rd 4240 74.0%
2019 61.61 1235th 4295 71.2%
2021 87.76 209th 4331 95.2%
2022 79.49 450th 4461 89.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Bethany Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.50 584th 4319 86.5%
2019 78.72 680th 4357 84.4%
2021 79.87 694th 4498 84.6%
2022 80.73 690th 4563 84.9%
2023 82.93 602nd 4585 86.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bethany Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.84 327th 1005 67.5%
2019 59.91 409th 1009 59.5%
2021 53.36 463rd 967 52.1%
2022 64.77 335th 957 65.0%
2023 52.43 563rd 1015 44.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Bethany Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.05 456th 2483 81.6%
2019 57.73 855th 2515 66.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bethany Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.50 2244th 4168 46.2%
2019 55.15 1654th 4188 60.5%
2021 56.19 1567th 4329 63.8%
2022 66.26 1098th 4376 74.9%
2023 56.13 1701st 4401 61.3%
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Rank History for White students at Bethany Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.14 997th 3127 68.1%
2019 74.21 607th 3142 80.7%
2021 77.85 447th 3082 85.5%
2022 83.48 286th 3082 90.7%
2023 78.91 458th 3106 85.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Bethany Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 312 20 27 2 1 n/a n/a 0 362
1995 570 28 51 22 4 n/a n/a 0 675
1996 570 28 51 22 4 n/a n/a 0 675
1997 508 23 49 14 1 n/a n/a 0 595
1998 523 30 59 18 2 n/a n/a 0 632
1999 524 26 61 19 1 n/a n/a 0 631
2000 498 31 63 26 2 n/a n/a 0 620
2001 508 28 65 31 3 n/a n/a 0 635
2002 407 24 100 23 3 n/a n/a 0 557
2003 407 24 100 23 3 n/a n/a 0 557
2004 412 24 115 19 2 n/a n/a 0 572
2005 375 26 104 31 2 n/a n/a 0 538
2006 348 28 103 28 1 n/a n/a 0 508
2007 312 25 110 28 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2008 296 25 114 33 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2009 270 19 119 30 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2010 248 21 121 33 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2011 200 18 87 39 1 0 26 0 371
2012 202 17 93 34 1 0 30 0 377
2013 199 17 99 37 1 0 25 0 378
2014 199 15 96 44 1 0 22 0 377
2015 191 17 108 49 0 0 19 0 384
2016 197 16 106 51 1 0 18 0 389
2017 207 17 109 44 0 0 19 0 396
2018 196 20 108 47 0 0 13 0 384
2019 182 27 94 50 1 0 13 0 367
2020 168 23 85 47 0 0 15 0 338
2021 147 25 71 42 1 0 17 0 303
2022 123 26 55 31 1 1 20 0 257
2023 132 23 63 38 1 1 24 0 282

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 Bethany Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 362 21.9 16.5 0
1995 675 38.9 17.4 0.3
1996 675 38.9 17.4 0.3
1997 595 36.1 16.5 0.5
1998 632 40.0 15.8 0.5
1999 631 40.4 15.6 0.8
2000 620 38.6 16.1 1.3
2001 635 43.5 14.6 0.6
2002 557 38.4 14.5 3.1
2003 557 38.4 14.5 3.1
2004 572 41.8 13.7 2.1
2005 538 39.2 13.7 5.8
2006 508 37.2 13.7 5.9
2007 475 35.9 13.2 5.3
2008 468 34.0 13.8 3.2
2009 438 32.0 13.7 4.6
2010 423 30.8 13.7 6.9
2011 371 29.7 12.4 7.5
2012 377 26.0 14.5 8.5
2013 378 28.0 13.5 8.2
2014 377 28.0 13.4 6.6
2015 384 31.0 12.3 7.6
2016 389 31.0 12.5 6.9
2017 396 31.0 12.7 8.8
2018 384 31.0 12.3 10.4
2019 367 30.8 11.9 17.2
2020 338 29.0 11.6 16.3
2021 303 29.6 10.2 20.1
2022 257 27.4 9.3 25.3
2023 282 26.0 10.8 23.8

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 Bethany Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 362 21.9 16.5 0
1995 675 38.9 17.4 0.3
1996 675 38.9 17.4 0.3
1997 595 36.1 16.5 0.5
1998 632 40.0 15.8 0.5
1999 631 40.4 15.6 0.8
2000 620 38.6 16.1 1.3
2001 635 43.5 14.6 0.6
2002 557 38.4 14.5 3.1
2003 557 38.4 14.5 3.1
2004 572 41.8 13.7 2.1
2005 538 39.2 13.7 5.8
2006 508 37.2 13.7 5.9
2007 475 35.9 13.2 5.3
2008 468 34.0 13.8 3.2
2009 438 32.0 13.7 4.6
2010 423 30.8 13.7 6.9
2011 371 29.7 12.4 7.5
2012 377 26.0 14.5 8.5
2013 378 28.0 13.5 8.2
2014 377 28.0 13.4 6.6
2015 384 31.0 12.3 7.6
2016 389 31.0 12.5 6.9
2017 396 31.0 12.7 8.8
2018 384 31.0 12.3 10.4
2019 367 30.8 11.9 17.2
2020 338 29.0 11.6 16.3
2021 303 29.6 10.2 20.1
2022 257 27.4 9.3 25.3
2023 282 26.0 10.8 23.8

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 Bethany Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $722 (6.6%) $10,270 (93.4%) $10,992
2020 $695 (6.2%) $10,486 (93.8%) $11,181
2021 $608 (4.9%) $11,813 (95.1%) $12,422

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethany Elementary

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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 446th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 640th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Bethany Elementary)6474
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6065
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bethany Elementary)6971
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6460
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Bethany Elementary)5862
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))5861
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bethany Elementary)6353
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6161
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Bethany Elementary)7371
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6670
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bethany Elementary)7176
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))7167
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Bethany Elementary)5843
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Plano Independent School District (Isd))5748
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students367282
 23.2%
African American2723
 14.8%
American Indian11
Asian9463
 33%
Hispanic5038
 24%
Pacific Islander01
White182132
 27.5%
Two or More Races1324
 84.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.2%23.8%
 6.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bethany Elementary

Students at Bethany Elementary are 47% White, 22% Asian, 13% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 282 students attended Bethany Elementary.

Students who attend Bethany Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Schimelpfenig Middle
High : Plano Senior High School

Yes. Bethany Elementary ranks in the top 7.3% of Texas elementary schools.


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