Beacon Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 358 students in Beacon Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Beacon Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Beacon Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 63 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,007 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
4,456 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
115 Students
39,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
30%
# Black Students
35 Students
12,147 Students
% Black Students
10%
9%
# White Students
171 Students
70,754 Students
% White Students
48%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
195 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
6,888 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,107
# Students in K Grade:
-
9,402
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
9,963
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
9,583
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
9,833
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
9,925
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
9,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
9,981
# Students in 7th Grade:
51
10,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
53
10,383
# Students in 9th Grade:
55
11,579
# Students in 10th Grade:
54
11,378
# Students in 11th Grade:
55
10,236
# Students in 12th Grade:
41
10,228
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,089 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,099. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,268 is less than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Beacon Charter School District?
Beacon Charter School District manages 2 public schools serving 358 students.
What is the rank of Beacon Charter School District?
Beacon Charter School District is ranked #54 out of 63 school districts in Rhode Island (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beacon Charter School District?
48% of Beacon Charter School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beacon Charter School District?
Beacon Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Beacon Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,268 is less than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 2 schools
Grades: 06-12
Enrollment: 358 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50% in RI)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
