Excellent
#122 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 5% in state
Beacon Avenue Elementary School
Elementary School · Montesano School District · Montesano, WA
A Montesano School District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1717 East Beacon Avenue, Montesano, WA 98563
- Math 67% proficient (2015)
- Reading 62% proficient (2015)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beacon Avenue Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 7-year record (2009–2015) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 12 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Beacon Avenue 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,623/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montesano), 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
$77,857
Median home value
$315,200
Median rent
$1,118/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98563; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grays Harbor Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 3.7 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Satsop ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–6 | 4.9 mi | 58 | 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.
Montesano School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,090NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beacon Avenue Elementary School is listed in Montesano School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beacon Avenue Elementary School
Beacon Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Montesano, WA, part of Montesano School District, serving approximately 356 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #122 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beacon Avenue Elementary School
What grades does Beacon Avenue Elementary School serve?
Beacon Avenue Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Beacon Avenue Elementary School?
Beacon Avenue Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Avenue Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beacon Avenue Elementary School rank in WA?
Beacon Avenue Elementary School ranks #122 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Beacon Avenue Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beacon Avenue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Avenue Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beacon Avenue Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Beacon Avenue Elementary School a charter school?
No, Beacon Avenue Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beacon Avenue Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Beacon Avenue Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beacon Avenue Elementary School?
43.5% of students at Beacon Avenue 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
- 356
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Grays Harbor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (360) 249-4528
- Area population (ZIP 98563)
- 7,630
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 50.1
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 98563; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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