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Beulah Park Elem School
Elementary School · Zion Esd 6 · Zion, IL
A Zion Esd 6 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
1910 Gilboa Ave, Zion, IL 60099
- Math 8% proficient (2019)
- Reading 23% proficient (2019)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beulah Park Elem School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 61 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 16% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Beulah Park Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,454/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Zion), 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
$65,647
Median home value
$190,300
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60099; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–2 | 0.5 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Our Saviors Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Westfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 352 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Zion Esd 6
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $22,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beulah Park Elem School is listed in Zion ESD 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beulah Park Elem School
Beulah Park Elem School is a public elementary school in Zion, IL, part of Zion Esd 6, serving approximately 264 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,652 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beulah Park Elem School
What grades does Beulah Park Elem School serve?
Beulah Park Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Beulah Park Elem School?
Beulah Park Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beulah Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beulah Park Elem School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beulah Park Elem School rank in IL?
Beulah Park Elem School ranks #3,652 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Beulah Park Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beulah Park Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Beulah Park Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beulah Park Elem School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Beulah Park Elem School a charter school?
No, Beulah Park Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beulah Park Elem School a Title I school?
No, Beulah Park Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beulah Park Elem School?
73.5% of students at Beulah Park Elem School 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.5%
- Phone
- (847) 379-0005
- Area population (ZIP 60099)
- 30,485
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 60099; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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