Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Beacon Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Beacon Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beacon Heights Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Beacon Heights Elementary School?
381 students attend Beacon Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Beacon Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beacon Heights Elementary School?
Beacon Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beacon Heights Elementary School offer ?
Beacon Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beacon Heights Elementary School part of?
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