Beechfield Elementary Middle School

301 S Beechfield Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Beechfield Elementary Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 583 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Beechfield Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Beechfield Elementary Middle School's student population of 583 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Beechfield Elementary Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beechfield Elementary Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1339 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Beechfield Elementary Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
2%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Beechfield Elementary Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Beechfield Elementary Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Beechfield Elementary Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
5%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Beechfield Elementary Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
90%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Beechfield Elementary Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Beechfield Elementary Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Beechfield Elementary Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Beechfield Elementary Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Beechfield Elementary Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Beechfield Elementary Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Beechfield Elementary Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beechfield Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Beechfield Elementary Middle School is ranked #1339 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Beechfield Elementary Middle School often compared to?
Beechfield Elementary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Bend Elementary Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Beechfield Elementary Middle School?
583 students attend Beechfield Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Beechfield Elementary Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beechfield Elementary Middle School?
Beechfield Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beechfield Elementary Middle School offer ?
Beechfield Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beechfield Elementary Middle School part of?
Beechfield Elementary Middle School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Beechfield Elementary Middle School located?
Beechfield Elementary Middle School is located in the Irvington neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 583 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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