Beachwood Elementary School

8890 Concord Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98433
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Beachwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Beachwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Beachwood Elementary School's student population of 326 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
326 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Beachwood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beachwood Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#395 out of 2052 schools
(Top 20%)
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(18-19)
70-74%
50%
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(18-19)
65-69%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
9%
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Hispanic
31%
25%
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Black
11%
5%
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White
41%
50%
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Hawaiian
4%
1%
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Two or more races
10%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
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Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beachwood Elementary School's ranking?
Beachwood Elementary School is ranked #395 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Beachwood Elementary School often compared to?
Beachwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arlington Elementary School, Rainier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Beachwood Elementary School?
326 students attend Beachwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Beachwood Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beachwood Elementary School?
Beachwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Beachwood Elementary School offer ?
Beachwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Beachwood Elementary School part of?
Beachwood Elementary School is part of Clover Park School District.

School Reviews

5   6/20/2012
Excellent School. This is our families 5th elementary school. Of the 5 schools we have been in this is the best. The teachers work hard to make sure my son and daughter get what they need and push my son to learn more. The teachers, counselor, principal, and I all met before school to help my daughter who was having a hard time in reading. She goes to the before school learning help and is in LAP for extra help. I agree with the last post that the principal does care and he is always willing to help. I went to him a few times with problems and he took care of them right away. The school just keeps getting better and better and that is because of the teachers and Mr. Zarling. My daughter is doing things in 3rd grade that my son did in 4th grade in Tennessee. Unfortunately, we only have 1 more year at Beachwood. We will miss Beachwood and Mr. Zarling since he is leaving after this year.
- Posted by Parent - dtris

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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