Brookline Early Education Program At Beacon serves 50 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookline Early Education Program At Beacon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Brookline Early Education Program At Beacon's student population of 50 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brookline Early Education Program At Beacon is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
7%
Hispanic
8%
24%
Black
2%
10%
White
42%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Brookline Early Education Program At Beacon?
50 students attend Brookline Early Education Program At Beacon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Brookline Early Education Program At Beacon students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookline Early Education Program At Beacon?
Brookline Early Education Program At Beacon has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brookline Early Education Program At Beacon offer ?
Brookline Early Education Program At Beacon offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookline Early Education Program At Beacon part of?
Brookline Early Education Program At Beacon is part of Brookline School District.
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