Serving 1,071 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Beacon Park ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,071 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beacon Park ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Beacon Park's student population of 1,071 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,071 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Beacon Park ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beacon Park is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#370 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
65%
12%
Hispanic
8%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beacon Park's ranking?
Beacon Park is ranked #370 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Beacon Park often compared to?
Beacon Parkis often viewed alongside schools like Cadence Park by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Beacon Park?
1,071 students attend Beacon Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Beacon Park students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beacon Park?
Beacon Park has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Beacon Park offer ?
Beacon Park offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Beacon Park part of?
Beacon Park is part of Irvine Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Beacon Park located?
Beacon Park is located in the Great Park neighborhood of Irvine, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Great Park.
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