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W A Bess Elementary School vs. Robinson Elementary School

Should you attend W A Bess Elementary School or Robinson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
W A Bess Elementary School
4340 Beaty Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Robinson Elementary School
3122 S Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

W A Bess Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 641 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W A Bess Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Robinson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
641 students
434 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at W A Bess Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Robinson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Robinson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
28 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Robinson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at W A Bess Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gaston County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Robinson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gaston County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#649 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
#1651 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of W A Bess Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Robinson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W A Bess Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robinson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
56%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W A Bess Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robinson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W A Bess Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Robinson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of W A Bess Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Robinson Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
28
Kindergarten Students
105
78
Grade 1 Students
113
56
Grade 2 Students
109
75
Grade 3 Students
111
73
Grade 4 Students
91
56
Grade 5 Students
112
68

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at W A Bess Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at W A Bess Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Robinson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at W A Bess Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Robinson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
15%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at W A Bess Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Robinson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
57%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at W A Bess Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Robinson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at W A Bess Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Robinson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gaston County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of W A Bess Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Robinson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at W A Bess Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Robinson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at W A Bess Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Robinson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gaston County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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