Serving 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Beacon Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beacon Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Beacon Avenue Elementary School's student population of 292 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Beacon Avenue Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)65-69%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
10%
25%
Black
n/a
5%
White
80%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Beacon Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Beacon Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% WA state average).
How many students attend Beacon Avenue Elementary School?
292 students attend Beacon Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Beacon Avenue Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beacon Avenue Elementary School?
Beacon Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Beacon Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Beacon Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Beacon Avenue Elementary School part of?
Beacon Avenue Elementary School is part of Montesano School District.
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