Beacon Preparatory School (Closed 2015)

Serving 187 students in grades 6-10, Beacon Preparatory School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
187 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(13-14)
65-69%
61%
(13-14)
75-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Black
8%
12%
White
70%
60%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
30%
0.48
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Beacon Preparatory School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Beacon Preparatory School?
187 students attend Beacon Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Beacon Preparatory School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beacon Preparatory School?
Beacon Preparatory School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beacon Preparatory School offer ?
Beacon Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is Beacon Preparatory School part of?
Beacon Preparatory School is part of Beacon Preparatory School District.

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