Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mary Beck Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Beck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mary Beck Elementary School's student population of 255 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary Beck Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Beck Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1688 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
46%
14%
Black
33%
13%
White
14%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Beck Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Beck Elementary School is ranked #1688 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Mary Beck Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Beck Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Concord Ox Bow Elementary School, Monger Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Mary Beck Elementary School?
255 students attend Mary Beck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mary Beck Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Beck Elementary School?
Mary Beck Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mary Beck Elementary School offer ?
Mary Beck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mary Beck Elementary School part of?
Mary Beck Elementary School is part of Elkhart Community Schools School District.
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