Needs Improvement
#3001 of 3,192 schools in MI
Beacon Elementary School
Elementary School · Harper Woods the School District of the City of · Harper Woods, MI
A Harper Woods the School District of the City of elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
19475 BEACONSFIELD ST, Harper Woods, MI 48225
- Math 42% proficient (2017)
- Reading 37% proficient (2017)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beacon Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 9-year record (2009–2017) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Beacon Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,089/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harper Woods), 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
$59,248
Median home value
$140,800
Median rent
$1,304/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48225; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Harper Woods Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 746 | Compare → |
| Chandler Park Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 793 | Compare → |
| Discovery Creative Pathways Harper WoodsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 579 | 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.
Harper Woods the School District of the City of
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,935NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beacon Elementary School is listed in Harper Woods The School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beacon Elementary School
Beacon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Harper Woods, MI, part of Harper Woods the School District of the City of, serving approximately 357 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,001 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beacon Elementary School
What grades does Beacon Elementary School serve?
Beacon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Beacon Elementary School?
Beacon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Elementary School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beacon Elementary School rank in MI?
Beacon Elementary School ranks #3,001 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Beacon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beacon Elementary 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 Beacon Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beacon Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Beacon Elementary School a charter school?
No, Beacon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beacon Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Beacon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beacon Elementary School?
92.4% of students at Beacon 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.9%
- Phone
- (313) 245-5343
- Area population (ZIP 48225)
- 16,328
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 48225; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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