Serving 264 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beach Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Beach Elementary School's student population of 264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Beach Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beach Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#73 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
51%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beach Elementary School's ranking?
Beach Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Beach Elementary School often compared to?
Beach Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wildwood Elementary School, Havens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Beach Elementary School?
264 students attend Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Beach Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beach Elementary School?
Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Beach Elementary School offer ?
Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Beach Elementary School part of?
Beach Elementary School is part of Piedmont City Unified School District.
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