Beeman Memorial serves 312 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Beeman Memorial placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beeman Memorial ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Beeman Memorial's student population of 312 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Beeman Memorial is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Beeman Memorial is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#985 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%

Hispanic
21%
22%

Black
3%
10%

White
71%
57%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beeman Memorial's ranking?
Beeman Memorial is ranked #985 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Beeman Memorial often compared to?
Beeman Memorialis often viewed alongside schools like East Gloucester Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Beeman Memorial?
312 students attend Beeman Memorial.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Beeman Memorial students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beeman Memorial?
Beeman Memorial has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Beeman Memorial offer ?
Beeman Memorial offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beeman Memorial part of?
Beeman Memorial is part of Gloucester School District.
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