Beethoven

5125 Washington Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Beethoven serves 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Beethoven's student population of 255 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Beethoven is 0.73, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)
<50%
52%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)
<50%
56%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
32%
23%
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Black
22%
10%
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White
35%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.73
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Beethoven often compared to?
Beethovenis often viewed alongside schools like Joyce Kilmer 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?
255 students attend Beethoven.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Beethoven students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beethoven?
Beethoven has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Beethoven offer ?
Beethoven offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beethoven part of?
Beethoven is part of Boston School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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