Beacon Heights Elementary School

6929 Furman Pkwy
Riverdale, MD 20737
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 406 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 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
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 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Beacon Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Beacon Heights Elementary School's student population of 406 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Beacon Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beacon Heights Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#1160 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Beacon Heights Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
4%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Beacon Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Beacon Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
77%
21%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Beacon Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
19%
33%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Beacon Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
3%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Beacon Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MD.
0.37
This chart display the diversity score of Beacon Heights Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Beacon Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Beacon Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beacon Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Beacon Heights Elementary School is ranked #1160 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Beacon Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Beacon Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Templeton Elementary School, Riverdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Beacon Heights Elementary School?
406 students attend Beacon Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Beacon Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
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?
Beacon Heights Elementary School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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