Beacon Elementary School
Tel:
(313) 245-5300
Beacon Elementary School serves 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Beacon Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Beacon Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Beacon Elementary School's student population of 372 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 372 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Beacon Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Beacon Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1316 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 90% | 18% |
| White | 7% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harper Woods The School District Of The City Of School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Beacon Elementary School is Harper Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Diploma Success Community School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Harper Woods Harper Academy Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 43 students
0.6 miles
20225 Beaconsfield
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-3010 0.6 7-12 43 - Harper Woods Harper Woods High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 583 students
0.6 miles
20225 Beaconsfield St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-3084 0.6 9-12 583 - Harper Woods Harper Woods Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 250 students
0.6 miles
20225 Beaconsfield St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-3010 0.6 7-8 250 - Harper Woods Diploma Success Community School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 219 students
0.7 miles
19872 Kelly Road
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(586) 933-6075 0.7 6-12 219 - Clinton Township Harper Woods Virtual Academy Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 6-12 | 68 students
0.7 miles
18901 15 Mile Rd
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(800) 297-2119 0.7 6-12 68
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