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#2100 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 22% in state

Beechwood Elementary

Elementary School · Fullerton Elementary · Fullerton, CA

A Fullerton Elementary elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

780 Beechwood Ave., Fullerton, CA 92835

  • Math 75% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 77% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+29.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+34.6 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+18.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.6:1
District spending per student$17,377
Chronic Absenteeism15.7%

Students at Beechwood Elementary score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency75%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency77%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 76% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
76%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
76%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
74%
ELA
81%
2024
Math
75%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

29.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Beechwood Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,493/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fullerton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$138,487

Median home value

$981,700

Median rent

$2,410/mo

College educated

54.7%

Homeownership

71.4%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92835; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Arovista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.1K–60.8 mi412Compare →
Hermosa Drive ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2K–60.8 mi302Compare →
Montessori of BreaPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–10.8 mi27Compare →
Montessori of Brea Inc.Private · tuitionNot ratedK–20.8 mi14Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Fullerton Elementary

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#5 of 20
District spending per student
$17,377NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Beechwood Elementary is listed in Fullerton Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Beechwood Elementary

Beechwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Fullerton, CA, part of Fullerton Elementary, serving approximately 921 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,100 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Beechwood Elementary

What grades does Beechwood Elementary serve?

Beechwood Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Beechwood Elementary?

Beechwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 921 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beechwood Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Beechwood Elementary is 25.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beechwood Elementary rank in CA?

Beechwood Elementary ranks #2,100 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Beechwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Beechwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Beechwood Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beechwood Elementary has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Beechwood Elementary a charter school?

No, Beechwood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Beechwood Elementary a Title I school?

No, Beechwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beechwood Elementary?

29.2% of students at Beechwood Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
921
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.7%
Area population (ZIP 92835)
26,753
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
42.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92835; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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