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Beacon City School District

10 Education Dr
Beacon, NY 12508-3994
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Beacon City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,592 students in Beacon City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Beacon City School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
2,592 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
262 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Beacon City School District, which is ranked #563 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 83% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#543 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
47%
52%
48%
49%
84%
78%
89%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
30%
30%
% Black
14%
16%
% White
45%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,980 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,015 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,980
$31,324
Spending / Student
$28,015
$32,199

Best Beacon City School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beacon High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 Matteawan Rd
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
J V Forrestal Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
125 Liberty St
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Rombout Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
84 Matteawan Rd
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
South Avenue School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
60 South Ave
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Glenham School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Chase Dr
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 838-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sargent School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
29 Education Dr
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Beacon City School District?
Beacon City School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,592 students.
What is the rank of Beacon City School District?
Beacon City School District is ranked #563 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beacon City School District?
45% of Beacon City School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beacon City School District?
Beacon City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Beacon City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,015 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,592 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 84% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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