Beech Hill Elementary School
Tel:
(843) 821-3970
Beech Hill Elementary School serves 945 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Beech Hill Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Beech Hill Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Beech Hill Elementary School's student population of 945 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2018) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 945 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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School Comparison
Beech Hill Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Beech Hill Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #62 out of 1142 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 9% |
| Black | 12% | 34% |
| White | 76% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dorchester 02 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Beech Hill Elementary School is Ashley Ridge High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Gregg Middle School (2.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Summerville Ashley Ridge High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,336 students
0.3 miles
9800 Delemar Highway
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-4900 0.3 9-12 2,336 - Summerville Gregg Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,262 student
2.6 miles
500 Green Wave Boulevard
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 871-3150 2.6 6-8 1,262 - Summerville Flowertown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 940 students
2.8 miles
20 King Charles Circle
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-7400 2.8 PK-5 940 - Summerville Newington Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 936 students
2.8 miles
10 King Charles Circle
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-3230 2.8 PK-5 936 - Summerville Sand Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 745 students
3.2 miles
324 Gnarly Oak Lane
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-5201 3.2 PK-5 745
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