Beacon Elementary School (Ranked Top 50%)

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Beacon Elementary School

19475 Beaconsfield St
Harper Woods, MI 48225

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Top 50%

Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Beacon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 357 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
: 40-44%
: 35-39%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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Beacon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category

Attribute

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

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Beacon Elementary School's student population of 357 students has grown by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

357 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Beacon Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Beacon Elementary School by grade.

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The of Beacon Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MI)

(17-18)

40-44%

37%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Beacon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

(17-18)

35-39%

43%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Beacon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

17:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Beacon Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

96%

18%

This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Beacon Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

White

63%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.08

0.56

This chart displays the diversity score of Beacon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

90%

50%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).

How many students attend Beacon Elementary School?

357 students attend Beacon Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of Beacon Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Beacon Elementary School?

Beacon Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What grades does Beacon Elementary School offer ?

Beacon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Beacon Elementary School part of?

Beacon Elementary School is part of Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 357 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
: 40-44%
: 35-39%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education