Beech Crest Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Beech Crest Elementary School served 401 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 80%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 401 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 45% | 78% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 59% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 13% |
| Black | 87% | 20% |
| White | 9% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Helena/ W.Helena School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Beech Crest Elementary School is Central High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is J.f. Wahl Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- West Helena Central High School Math: 8% | Reading: 16%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 609 students10
0.4 miles
103 School Rd
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6744 0.4 7-12 609 - Helena J.f. Wahl Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 23%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 748 students10
1.5 miles
125 Hicklory Hill
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-4425 1.5 PK-6 748 - Helena Kipp Delta College Preparatory School Charter School
Math: 37% | Reading: 29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 212 students10
3.0 miles
215 Cherry St
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 753-9444 3 6-8 212 - Helena Kipp Delta Collegiate High School Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 209 students10
3.0 miles
320 Missouri St
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 753-9444 3 9-12 209 - Helena Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy Charter School
Math: 29% | Reading: 29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 506 students10
3.0 miles
210 Cherry St
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 753-9800 3 PK-5 506
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