Beatrice Elementary School in Beatrice, AL, closed in 2015 after serving grades K–6 with an enrollment that declined from 363 students in 1999 to zero post–closure.
The school's state ranking improved from #749 in 2010 to #526 in 2012 but no rankings exist after its closure.
Math proficiency declined over time, falling from 33% in 2019 to 5% in 2021, remaining lower than the state average of 24%, and showing weaker performance overall.
Reading proficiency decreased from 23% in 2019 to approximately 20% in 2021, consistently lower than the state average near 46%.
Science proficiency was 69% in 2021, higher than the state average of 36%, before the school's closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (11-12)
146 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(11-12)n/a
5%
Black
(11-12)100%
34%
White
(11-12)n/a
58%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
92%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% AL state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Beatrice Elementary School?
146 students attend Beatrice Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Beatrice Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Beatrice Elementary School offer ?
Beatrice Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Beatrice Elementary School part of?
Beatrice Elementary School is part of Monroe County School District.
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