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Margaret Beeks Elementary School vs. Harding Avenue Elementary School

Should you attend Margaret Beeks Elementary School or Harding Avenue Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Margaret Beeks Elementary School
709 Airport Rd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Harding Avenue Elementary School
429 Harding Avenue
Blacksburg, VA 24060
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Harding Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Margaret Beeks Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
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).
Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harding Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
313 students
282 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Margaret Beeks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harding Avenue Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Margaret Beeks Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harding Avenue Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Margaret Beeks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harding Avenue Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Margaret Beeks Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harding Avenue Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#288 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
#42 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Margaret Beeks Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harding Avenue Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 10% in VA)
≥95%
(Top 1% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Margaret Beeks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harding Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Margaret Beeks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harding Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Margaret Beeks Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Harding Avenue Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
-
Kindergarten Students
37
41
Grade 1 Students
41
55
Grade 2 Students
51
44
Grade 3 Students
59
49
Grade 4 Students
53
39
Grade 5 Students
56
54

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Margaret Beeks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harding Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Margaret Beeks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harding Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Margaret Beeks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harding Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
73%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Margaret Beeks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harding Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Margaret Beeks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harding Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.45
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Margaret Beeks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harding Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Margaret Beeks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harding Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Margaret Beeks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harding Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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