Serving 317 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Top Rankings
Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2653 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
87%
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School's ranking?
Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School is ranked #2653 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School?
317 students attend Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School offer ?
Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School part of?
Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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