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Margaret Beeks Elementary School

709 Airport Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Margaret Beeks Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 30% in VA
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Margaret Beeks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Margaret Beeks Elementary School's student population of 313 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

Margaret Beeks Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret Beeks Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#391 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(22-23)
85-89%
68%
(20-21)
75-79%
69%
(20-21)
70-74%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
6%
22%
White
73%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Margaret Beeks Elementary School's ranking?
Margaret Beeks Elementary School is ranked #391 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Margaret Beeks Elementary School often compared to?
Margaret Beeks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kipps Elementary School, Gilbert Linkous Elementary School, Harding Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Margaret Beeks Elementary School?
313 students attend Margaret Beeks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Margaret Beeks Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret Beeks Elementary School?
Margaret Beeks Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Margaret Beeks Elementary School offer ?
Margaret Beeks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Margaret Beeks Elementary School part of?
Margaret Beeks Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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