Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alice B Beal Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alice B Beal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Alice B Beal Elementary School's student population of 259 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alice B Beal Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alice B Beal Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1198 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
55%
23%
Black
19%
10%
White
10%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alice B Beal Elementary School's ranking?
Alice B Beal Elementary School is ranked #1198 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Alice B Beal Elementary School often compared to?
Alice B Beal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arthur T Talmadge by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Alice B Beal Elementary School?
259 students attend Alice B Beal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Alice B Beal Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alice B Beal Elementary School?
Alice B Beal Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alice B Beal Elementary School offer ?
Alice B Beal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alice B Beal Elementary School part of?
Alice B Beal Elementary School is part of Springfield School District.
In what neighborhood is Alice B Beal Elementary School located?
Alice B Beal Elementary School is located in the Forest Park neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 7 other public schools located in Forest Park.
School Reviews
5 6/9/2020
This is such a great school Although I didn't get to finish with all of this pandemic, I enjoyed every last few seconds with all of my friends and teachers; the environment is so great; the teachers are so amazing with one-on-one student and the whole class. I love this school I wish all of my teachers can stay as my teachers for the rest of my life. I was sad that I was moving on to the next grade but I would always go one way to class in the morning or the other was just to say hi to my past teachers. I wish I would be able to stay there, but we all have to move on. This school is a 100/10
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