Beacon Charter School
Tel:
(401) 671-6261
- Beacon Charter School serves 235 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 28%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Beacon Charter School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Beacon Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Beacon Charter School's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 235 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Beacon Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Beacon Charter School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #149 out of 287 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 28% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 25% |
| Black | 8% | 9% |
| White | 70% | 58% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.60 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Beacon Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Beacon Charter School is Woonsocket High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Founders Academy (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Woonsocket Founders Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 134 students
0.1 miles
1 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261 0.1 6-8 134 - Woonsocket Rise Prep Mayoral Academy Charter School
Grades: K-2 | 161 students
0.1 miles
1 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-5127 0.1 K-2 161 - Woonsocket Harris School Grades: K-5 | 450 students
0.2 miles
60 High School Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 767-4856 0.2 K-5 450 - Woonsocket Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova Grades: 6-8 | 619 students
0.5 miles
240 Florence Dr.
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6125 0.5 6-8 619 - Woonsocket Woonsocket Middle At Hamlet Grades: 6-8 | 663 students
0.6 miles
60 Florence Dr.
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6110 0.6 6-8 663
School Reviews
| 5 I am a current senior and I've had a great few years. There is no other school I would rather attend than this one. The teachers are all fun and know what they are doing. They take their time to make sure each individual understands the context. - Posted by Student/Alumni - wowth |
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