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Ross Park Elementary School vs. Beach Elementary School

Should you attend Ross Park Elementary School or Beach 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
Ross Park Elementary School
121 Randall Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Beach Elementary School
2741 Heights Ravenna Rd
Muskegon, MI 49444
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Ross Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Beach Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ross Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
446 students
296 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ross Park 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 Beach Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ross Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Beach Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ross Park 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 Beach Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ross Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mona Shores ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and the state of Michigan, 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 Beach Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fruitport Community Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1419 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#273 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ross Park 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 Beach Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Top 50% in MI)
65-69%
(Top 5% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ross Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mona Shores ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Michigan 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 Beach Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fruitport Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ross Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mona Shores ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beach Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fruitport Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ross Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mona Shores ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beach Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fruitport Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ross Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Beach Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
90
50
Grade 1 Students
62
43
Grade 2 Students
74
50
Grade 3 Students
63
45
Grade 4 Students
83
61
Grade 5 Students
74
47

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ross Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mona Shores ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Beach Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fruitport Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ross Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mona Shores ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Michigan, 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 Beach Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fruitport Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ross Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mona Shores ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Michigan, 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 Beach Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fruitport Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ross Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mona Shores ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Michigan, 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 Beach Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fruitport Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
79%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ross Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mona Shores ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Michigan, 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 Beach Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fruitport Community Schools School District and in Michigan, 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
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ross Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mona Shores ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and in Michigan, 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 Beach Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fruitport Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.37
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ross Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mona Shores ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Michigan, 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 Beach Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fruitport Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ross Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mona Shores ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Michigan, 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 Beach Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fruitport Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ross Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mona Shores ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District and Michigan, 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 Beach Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fruitport Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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