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#3480 of 4,742 schools in NY
South Avenue School
Elementary School · Beacon City School District · Beacon, NY
A Beacon City School District elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
60 SOUTH AVE, Beacon, NY 12508
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Avenue School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2017, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Avenue 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 80Very Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated766/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beacon), 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
$88,510
Median home value
$401,500
Median rent
$1,700/mo
College educated
41.5%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12508; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sargent SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| J V Forrestal Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Horizon-on-the-hudson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Gidney Avenue Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 802 | 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.
Beacon City School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $29,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Avenue School is listed in BEACON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Avenue School
South Avenue School is a public elementary school in Beacon, NY, part of Beacon City School District, serving approximately 252 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,480 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Avenue School
What grades does South Avenue School serve?
South Avenue School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend South Avenue School?
South Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Avenue School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Avenue School rank in NY?
South Avenue School ranks #3,480 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is South Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 South Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Avenue School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Avenue School a charter school?
No, South Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Avenue School a Title I school?
No, South Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Avenue School?
43.7% of students at South Avenue 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dutchess County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.3%
- Phone
- (845) 838-6900
- Area population (ZIP 12508)
- 19,519
- Area average commute
- 38.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 12508; 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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