Serving 615 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Beech Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Beech Avenue Elementary serves the southwest part of Fontana, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beech Avenue Elementary School's student population of 615 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
615 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Beech Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beech Avenue Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#5175 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hispanic
96%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beech Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Beech Avenue Elementary School is ranked #5175 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Beech Avenue Elementary School?
615 students attend Beech Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Beech Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beech Avenue Elementary School?
Beech Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Beech Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Beech Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Beech Avenue Elementary School part of?
Beech Avenue Elementary School is part of Fontana Unified School District.
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