Beethoven
Tel:
(617) 635-8149
- Beethoven serves 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
- 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.
- Beethoven 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Beethoven places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Beethoven's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 324 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Beethoven is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Beethoven is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1025 out of 1666 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 20% |
| Black | 28% | 9% |
| White | 40% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Boston School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Beethoven is Dedham High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is William H Ohrenberger (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is East Boston Early Childhood Center (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- East Boston East Boston Early Childhood Center Grades: PK-1 | 197 students
0.1 miles
135 Grove Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-6456 0.1 PK-1 197 - West Roxbury William H Ohrenberger Grades: 3-8 | 648 students
0.4 miles
175 W Boundary Road
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8157 0.4 3-8 648 - West Roxbury Joyce Kilmer Grades: PK-8 | 466 students
0.7 miles
35 Baker Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8060 0.7 PK-8 466 - Dedham Avery Grades: 1-5 | 321 students
1.1 miles
336 High Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-5000 1.1 1-5 321 - Dedham Dedham High School Grades: 9-12 | 734 students
1.3 miles
140 Whiting Avenue
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-1100 1.3 9-12 734
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