Very Good
#406 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 13% in state
Beach Elementary School
Elementary School · Fruitport Community Schools · Muskegon, MI
A Fruitport Community Schools elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2741 HEIGHTS RAVENNA RD, Muskegon, MI 49444
- Math 55% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 61% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beach Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Beach Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low160/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,143
Median home value
$159,200
Median rent
$941/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49444; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shettler SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Timberland AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–8 | 2.9 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Edgewood Elementary AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | PK–2 | 3.1 mi | 157 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Fruitport Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beach Elementary School is listed in Fruitport Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beach Elementary School
Beach Elementary School is a public elementary school in Muskegon, MI, part of Fruitport Community Schools, serving approximately 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #406 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beach Elementary School
What grades does Beach Elementary School serve?
Beach Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Beach Elementary School?
Beach Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beach Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beach Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beach Elementary School rank in MI?
Beach Elementary School ranks #406 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Beach Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beach Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Beach Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beach Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Beach Elementary School a charter school?
No, Beach Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beach Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Beach Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beach Elementary School?
52.0% of students at Beach Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Muskegon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (231) 773-8996
- Area population (ZIP 49444)
- 26,228
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 49444; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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