Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8)

1212 E. Kellwil Way
Duarte, CA 91010
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 482 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8)'s student population of 482 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
482 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4918 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8), with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
91%
55%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
3%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8)'s ranking?
Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) is ranked #4918 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8)?
482 students attend Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8)?
Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) offer ?
Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) part of?
Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (Pk-8) is part of Duarte Unified School District.

School Reviews

5   8/4/2008
Great school with quality instructional programs and teachers! Fully recommend this school to all parents.
- Posted by Parent - cwell

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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