Serving 210 students in grades 6-8, Beacon College Prep Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beacon College Prep Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Beacon College Prep Middle School's student population of 210 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 87% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beacon College Prep Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beacon College Prep Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2045 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
36%
Black
88%
21%
White
1%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beacon College Prep Middle School's ranking?
Beacon College Prep Middle School is ranked #2045 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Beacon College Prep Middle School?
210 students attend Beacon College Prep Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Beacon College Prep Middle School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beacon College Prep Middle School?
Beacon College Prep Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Beacon College Prep Middle School offer ?
Beacon College Prep Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Beacon College Prep Middle School part of?
Beacon College Prep Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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