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#1273 of 1,793 schools in MA
Beechwood Knoll Elementary
Elementary School · Quincy · Quincy, MA
A Quincy elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
225 Fenno Street, Quincy, MA 02170
- Math 58% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beechwood Knoll Elementary score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2022, reaching 51% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Beechwood Knoll Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,670/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Quincy), 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
$101,840
Median home value
$661,800
Median rent
$1,801/mo
College educated
46%
Homeownership
54.8%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02170; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Kinder HausPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| MerrymountEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Francis W ParkerEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Wollaston SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 315 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Quincy
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #13 of 19
- District spending per student
- $20,369NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beechwood Knoll Elementary is listed in Quincy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beechwood Knoll Elementary
Beechwood Knoll Elementary is a public elementary school in Quincy, MA, part of Quincy, serving approximately 339 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,273 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beechwood Knoll Elementary
What grades does Beechwood Knoll Elementary serve?
Beechwood Knoll Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Beechwood Knoll Elementary?
Beechwood Knoll Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beechwood Knoll Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Beechwood Knoll Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beechwood Knoll Elementary rank in MA?
Beechwood Knoll Elementary ranks #1,273 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Beechwood Knoll Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Beechwood Knoll Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Knoll Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beechwood Knoll Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Beechwood Knoll Elementary a charter school?
No, Beechwood Knoll Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beechwood Knoll Elementary a Title I school?
No, Beechwood Knoll Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (617) 984-8781
- Area population (ZIP 02170)
- 19,685
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 39
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 02170; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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