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Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School

Summary:

Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School is a public charter school located in Opa Locka, Florida, serving 317 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Beacon College Preparatory shares similar demographics and district-level characteristics with nearby schools like Rainbow Park Elementary School and Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center, it consistently underperforms them in key metrics. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (87.07%) and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (83.28% to 95.27%). Additionally, Beacon College Preparatory has consistently low test scores, with 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency at 31% in 2022-2023, compared to 52% for Miami-Dade and 50% for Florida. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 34.0% to 39.0% over the past few years.

Despite the school's increasing per-student spending, from $8,034 in 2019-2020 to $11,849 in 2022-2023, the academic outcomes for students have not shown significant improvement. This raises questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the effectiveness of the school's educational strategies. The consistently low performance of Beacon College Preparatory, with a ranking as low as 2,159 out of 2,247 Florida elementary schools in 2020-2021, suggests that the school may be facing unique challenges that need to be addressed to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 13400 NW 28th Ave
       Opa Locka, FL  33054

(786) 353-6109

District: Miami-Dade

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,849 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  317

Racial breakdown:

African American:
87.1%
Hispanic:
11.7%
Pacific Islander:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.79. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (87.1%), Hispanic (11.7%), Pacific Islander (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School is $11,849, which is the 3rd highest among 0 schools in the Miami-Dade School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 15.93 1889th 2112 10.6%
2018 22.01 1738th 2118 17.9%
2019 15.92 1937th 2182 11.2%
2021 8.59 2159th 2247 3.9%
2022 24.08 1728th 2219 22.1%
2023 31.79 1559th 2240 30.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, July 25, 2019

Open Quote My kids have been going to Becaon College Prep for the past 4 years and we love the school. It is a loving, caring place. They teach kids how to be good people and how to beleive in themselves. They do not stress kids out with test prep all the time. The classes are hard and my kids are challenged alot. They also enjoy the dance, music, and sports classes. I tell all my friends to go there! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, February 1, 2019

Open Quote There are a few things I really dislike about the school, one being the way they have drop off set up. This is the only school I've dealt with that doesn't allow you to walk your child to class. Because of that, there is not a whole lot of interaction with you and the teachers and the teachers don't reach out much. Another thing is the schedule. The kids get out of school at 4:15 which is pretty late. They also have Saturday school once a month and because of that, they end their school year earlier than all other schools leaving you to have to find someone to care for your child for those two weeks. One last thing is the lack of activities for kids to be involved in that would motivate them to keep up their grades. My experience just hasn't been a good one. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 2 92 0 12 0 0 0 0 106
2016 1 209 0 25 0 0 2 0 237
2017 1 269 0 31 0 0 2 0 303
2018 2 339 0 34 0 0 2 0 377
2019 3 369 0 45 0 0 1 0 418
2020 2 372 0 44 0 1 2 0 421
2021 0 394 0 46 1 1 2 0 444
2022 0 331 0 32 1 2 2 0 368
2023 0 276 1 37 1 2 0 0 317

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 106 8.0 13.2 92.5
2016 237 3.0 79.0 93.7
2017 303 21.0 14.4 97
2018 377 24.0 15.7 95.8
2019 418 n/a n/a 95.9
2020 421 n/a n/a 96.9
2021 444 18.0 24.6 95.3
2022 368 23.0 16.0 93.5
2023 317 0.0 n/a 83.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 106 8.0 13.2 92.5
2016 237 3.0 79.0 93.7
2017 303 21.0 14.4 97
2018 377 24.0 15.7 95.8
2019 418 n/a n/a 95.9
2020 421 n/a n/a 96.9
2021 444 18.0 24.6 95.3
2022 368 23.0 16.0 93.5
2023 317 0.0 n/a 83.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $542 (6.9%) $7,356 (93.1%) $7,898
2019 $545 (6.2%) $8,263 (93.8%) $8,807
2020 $949 (11.8%) $7,085 (88.2%) $8,034
2021 $1,013 (11.7%) $7,639 (88.3%) $8,652
2022 $1,596 (13.9%) $9,898 (86.1%) $11,495
2023 $1,639 (13.8%) $10,210 (86.2%) $11,849

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1937th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1559th of 2240 Elementary schools
 19.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School)4021
 19%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School)5636
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School)3349
 16%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School)2767
 40%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School)3535
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School)3236
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School)2351
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students418317
 24.2%
African American369276
 25.2%
American Indian01
Asian01
Hispanic4537
 17.8%
Pacific Islander02
White30
 100%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.9%83.3%
 12.7%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 317 students attended Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School.

Students at Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School are 87% African American, 12% Hispanic.


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