Serving 800 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Beechwood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 800 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- 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
School Overview
Beechwood Elementary School's student population of 800 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
800 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Beechwood Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)76%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)82%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
38%
12%
Hispanic
28%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
23%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
800 students attend Beechwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Beechwood Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 9% 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 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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