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Beechwood Elementary School

780 Beechwood Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92835
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Tel: (714) 447-2850
www.fullertonsd.org
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Beechwood Elementary School serves 824 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 824 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 76%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 82%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Beechwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

School Overview

Beechwood Elementary School's student population of 824 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 - Selected in 2007
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
824 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Beechwood Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
76%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
82%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Beechwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
34%
12%
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Hispanic
28%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
26%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.74
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Beechwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Fullerton Elementary School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beechwood Elementary School's ranking?

Beechwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Beechwood Elementary School?

824 students attend Beechwood Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

34% of Beechwood Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Beechwood Elementary School?

Beechwood Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Beechwood Elementary School offer ?

Beechwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Beechwood Elementary School part of?

Beechwood Elementary School is part of Fullerton Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 824 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 76%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 82%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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