Serving 921 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Beebe ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 921 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Beebe's attendance zone encompasses the entire Malden, MA school district, covering approximately 5.1 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 1.6 miles and the furthest edge located 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beebe's student population of 921 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
921 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Beebe ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beebe is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1087 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
30%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beebe's ranking?
Beebe is ranked #1087 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Beebe often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Beebe?
921 students attend Beebe.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Beebe students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beebe?
Beebe has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Beebe offer ?
Beebe offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Beebe part of?
Beebe is part of Malden School District.
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