Beacon Classical Academy National City (Closed 2018)

Serving 179 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Beacon Classical Academy National City ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(16-17)
10-14%
38%
(16-17)
25-29%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
8%
20%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
92%
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Beacon Classical Academy National City?
179 students attend Beacon Classical Academy National City.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Beacon Classical Academy National City students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beacon Classical Academy National City?
Beacon Classical Academy National City has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Beacon Classical Academy National City offer ?
Beacon Classical Academy National City offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Beacon Classical Academy National City part of?
Beacon Classical Academy National City is part of National Elementary School District.

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