Beethoven Elementary School

5125 Washington Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Beethoven Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Beethoven Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Beethoven Elementary School's student population of 262 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Beethoven Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
(17-18)
<50%
52%
(17-18)
<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
35%
25%
Black
30%
10%
White
26%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Beethoven Elementary School often compared to?
Beethoven Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kilmer K-8 School, Lyndon K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MA state average).
How many students attend Beethoven Elementary School?
262 students attend Beethoven Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Beethoven Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beethoven Elementary School?
Beethoven Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Beethoven Elementary School offer ?
Beethoven Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Beethoven Elementary School part of?
Beethoven Elementary School is part of Boston School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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