Beachwood Elementary School
- Beachwood Elementary School serves 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Beachwood 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 bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Beachwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Beachwood Elementary School's student population of 331 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 331 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Beachwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,028 schools in Washington (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Beachwood Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #946 out of 2028 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 23% |
| Black | 11% | 4% |
| White | 50% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 33% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clover Park School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Beachwood Elementary School is Special Education Services/relife (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Meriwether Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tacoma Meriwether Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 333 students
1.0 miles
10285 Compass Ave
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253)583-5200 1.0 PK-5 333 - Tacoma Hillside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 558 students
1.3 miles
61700 Garcia Blvd
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253)583-5280 1.3 PK-5 558 - Tacoma Evergreen Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 474 students
1.5 miles
9020 Blaine Ave
Tacoma, WA 98433
(253)583-5250 1.5 PK-5 474 - Lakewood Tillicum Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 352 students
1.6 miles
8514 Maple St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253)583-5370 1.6 PK-5 352 - Lakewood Special Education Services/relife Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 20 students
2.1 miles
14721 Murray St
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253)583-5170 2.1 PK-12 20
School Reviews
| 5 Excellent School. This is our families 5th elementary school. Of the 5 schools we have been in this is the best. The teachers work hard to make sure my son and daughter get what they need and push my son to learn more. The teachers, counselor, principal, and I all met before school to help my daughter who was having a hard time in reading. She goes to the before school learning help and is in LAP for extra help. I agree with the last post that the principal does care and he is always willing to help. I went to him a few times with problems and he took care of them right away. The school just keeps getting better and better and that is because of the teachers and Mr. Zarling. My daughter is doing things in 3rd grade that my son did in 4th grade in Tennessee. Unfortunately, we only have 1 more year at Beachwood. We will miss Beachwood and Mr. Zarling since he is leaving after this year. - Posted by Parent - dtris |
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