Beechwood Elementary School
780 Beechwood Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(714)447-2850
- Beechwood Elementary School serves 868 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Beechwood Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Beechwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Beechwood Elementary School's student population of 868 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2007) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 868 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Beechwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Beechwood Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 37% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 24:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 32% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 35% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fullerton Elementary School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Beechwood Elementary School is Fullerton Union High School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Brea Junior High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rolling Hills Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- Fullerton Rolling Hills Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 720 students
0.7 miles
1460 E. Rolling Hills Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714)447-7795 0.7 K-6 720 - Brea Arovista Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 503 students
0.9 miles
900 Eadington Dr.
Brea, CA 92821
(714)529-2185 0.9 K-6 503 - Fullerton Hermosa Drive Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 501 students
0.9 miles
400 E. Hermosa Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714)447-7720 0.9 K-6 501 - Fullerton Laguna Road Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 666 students
1.1 miles
300 W. Laguna Rd.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714)447-7725 1.1 K-6 666 - Brea Laurel Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 329 students
1.4 miles
200 S. Flower Ave.
Brea, CA 92821
(714)529-2520 1.4 K-6 329
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