Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Margaret Beeks Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret Beeks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Margaret Beeks Elementary School's student population of 343 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Margaret Beeks Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret Beeks Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#391 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
8%
22%
White
74%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret Beeks Elementary School's ranking?
Margaret Beeks Elementary School is ranked #391 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Margaret Beeks Elementary School often compared to?
Margaret Beeks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kipps Elementary School, Gilbert Linkous Elementary School, Harding Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Margaret Beeks Elementary School?
343 students attend Margaret Beeks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Margaret Beeks Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret Beeks Elementary School?
Margaret Beeks Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Margaret Beeks Elementary School offer ?
Margaret Beeks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Margaret Beeks Elementary School part of?
Margaret Beeks Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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