Beacon Middle School
Tel:
(302) 645-6288
Beacon Middle School serves 645 students in grades 4-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Beacon Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Beacon Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Beacon Middle School's student population of 645 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-8 |
| Total Students | 645 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
Beacon Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 205 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Beacon Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #30 out of 205 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 18% |
| Black | 9% | 30% |
| White | 74% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cape Henlopen School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Beacon Middle School is Cape Henlopen High School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Love Creek Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lewes Love Creek Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 619 students
0.1 miles
19488 John J. Williams Hwy
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 703-3456 0.1 K-5 619 - Lewes Cape Henlopen High School Grades: 8-12 | 1,454 student
2.9 miles
1250 Kings Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7711 2.9 8-12 1,454 - Rehoboth Beach Rehoboth Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 468 students
3.4 miles
500 Stockley Street
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302) 227-2571 3.4 PK-6 468 - Lewes Shields (richard A.) Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 529 students
3.7 miles
910 Shields Avenue
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7748 3.7 PK-5 529 - Lewes Sussex Consortium Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 272 students
4.0 miles
520 Dupont Avenue
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210 4.0 PK-12 272
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