Beach Elementary School
Tel:
(360) 383-9440
Beach Elementary School serves 43 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Beach Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Beach Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Beach Elementary School's student population of 43 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 43 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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School Comparison
Beach Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Beach Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #756 out of 2039 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-79% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 16% | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 8% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 60% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 19% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ferndale School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Beach Elementary School is Lummi High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lummi Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bellingham Lummi Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 229 students
1.5 miles
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300 1.5 K-8 229 - Bellingham Lummi High School Grades: 9-12 | 114 students
2.3 miles
2334 Lummi View Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 758-4300 2.3 9-12 114 - Bellingham Alderwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 365 students
8.4 miles
3400 Hollywood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6404 8.4 PK-5 365 - Blaine Blaine Re-engagement Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 19 students
8.7 miles
Bellingham Technical College,
Blaine, WA 98230
(360) 332-6045 8.7 10-12 19 - Bellingham Fairhaven Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 627 students
8.7 miles
110 Park Ridge Rd
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6450 8.7 6-8 627
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