Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Beall Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Beall Elementary School's student population of 497 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beall Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beall Elementary School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#123 out of 1347 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
7%
Hispanic
26%
22%
Black
12%
33%
White
39%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beall Elementary School's ranking?
Beall Elementary School is ranked #123 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Beall Elementary School often compared to?
Beall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like College Gardens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Beall Elementary School?
497 students attend Beall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Beall Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beall Elementary School?
Beall Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beall Elementary School offer ?
Beall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beall Elementary School part of?
Beall Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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