Beethoven Elementary School

Public PK, KG-2

5125 Washington Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132

(617) 635-8149

District: Boston

Per Pupil Expenditures: $29,030

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 262

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

34.7%

African American:

29.8%

White:

26.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.2%

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Performance Trends

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Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Beethoven Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (34.7%), African American (29.8%), White (26%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beethoven Elementary School is 11.5. 57 elementary schools in the Boston School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beethoven Elementary School is $29,030, which is the 26^th highest among 66 elementary schools in the Boston School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Beethoven Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Boston:

SchoolDigger ranks Boston 305^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Beethoven Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2003	8.53	815^th	884	7.8%
2004	12.87	775^th	882	12.1%
2005	18.30	744^th	887	16.1%
2006	25.92	712^th	911	21.8%
2007	26.32	721^st	911	20.9%
2008	23.98	737^th	908	18.8%
2009	42.89	566^th	909	37.7%
2010	35.00	647^th	920	29.7%

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, May 18, 2016

My grandson is a very happy kindergartener at the Beethoven. It wasn't our first choice school, but when my daughter was contacted about a month and a half into the school year by BPS to say she'd come up on the first choice list, she turned it down. Even after a month we knew what a treasure we had in the Beethoven, and as the school year ends, that choice has proven to be perfect. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Beethoven Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	122	102	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
1989	119	117	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
1990	123	129	4	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
1991	123	140	5	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
1992	119	123	7	34	2	n/a	n/a	0	285
1993	113	149	9	47	1	n/a	n/a	0	319
1994	114	135	15	51	1	n/a	n/a	0	316
1995	120	145	14	46	1	n/a	n/a	0	326
1996	120	145	14	46	1	n/a	n/a	0	326
1997	118	158	15	53	0	n/a	n/a	0	344
1998	100	160	17	52	1	n/a	n/a	0	330
1999	83	140	14	51	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
2000	86	145	13	57	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
2001	84	136	12	52	4	n/a	n/a	0	288
2002	71	145	12	52	3	n/a	n/a	0	283
2003	71	145	12	52	3	n/a	n/a	0	283
2004	74	154	14	55	3	n/a	n/a	0	300
2005	70	146	20	53	1	n/a	n/a	0	290
2006	65	119	21	65	2	n/a	n/a	16	288
2007	58	102	17	81	4	n/a	n/a	15	277
2008	67	92	18	85	3	n/a	n/a	9	274
2009	62	84	17	107	3	0	8	0	281
2010	90	64	18	101	1	1	10	0	285
2011	94	57	13	89	0	0	8	0	261
2012	105	59	12	118	0	0	10	0	304
2013	109	55	11	121	0	1	13	0	310
2014	105	71	14	110	0	0	14	0	314
2015	118	82	12	92	0	0	13	0	317
2016	145	83	14	88	0	0	12	0	342
2017	135	77	12	96	0	0	9	0	329
2018	131	90	8	84	0	0	11	0	324
2019	121	82	11	81	0	0	12	0	307
2020	118	82	9	78	0	0	17	0	304
2021	118	64	11	72	0	0	14	0	279
2022	89	55	10	82	0	0	19	0	255
2023	83	57	17	90	0	0	16	0	263
2024	68	78	8	91	0	0	16	1	262

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Beethoven Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	233	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	249	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	277	n/a	n/a	n/a
1991	301	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	285	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	319	n/a	0.0	n/a
1994	316	n/a	n/a	n/a
1995	326	n/a	0.0	n/a
1996	326	n/a	0.0	n/a
1997	344	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	330	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	288	n/a	0.0	93.8
2000	301	n/a	0.0	82.7
2001	288	n/a	0.0	76.7
2002	283	n/a	n/a	72.4
2003	283	n/a	n/a	72.4
2004	300	21.0	14.3	75.3
2005	290	21.6	13.4	73.8
2006	288	19.4	14.8	81.3
2007	277	23.0	12.0	79.4
2008	274	22.5	12.2	67.9
2009	281	21.3	13.2	63.7
2010	285	18.8	15.1	50.9
2011	261	19.2	13.5	50.2
2012	304	21.0	14.4	50.7
2013	310	19.5	15.8	52.6
2014	314	17.0	18.4	50
2015	317	24.0	13.2	44.2
2016	342	22.0	15.5	n/a
2017	329	22.1	14.8	n/a
2018	324	22.4	14.4	n/a
2019	307	25.6	11.9	n/a
2020	304	25.3	12.0	n/a
2021	279	24.5	11.3	n/a
2022	255	22.1	11.5	n/a
2023	263	22.0	11.9	n/a
2024	262	22.6	11.5	n/a

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 Beethoven Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	233	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	249	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	277	n/a	n/a	n/a
1991	301	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	285	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	319	n/a	0.0	n/a
1994	316	n/a	n/a	n/a
1995	326	n/a	0.0	n/a
1996	326	n/a	0.0	n/a
1997	344	n/a	0.0	n/a
1998	330	n/a	0.0	n/a
1999	288	n/a	0.0	93.8
2000	301	n/a	0.0	82.7
2001	288	n/a	0.0	76.7
2002	283	n/a	n/a	72.4
2003	283	n/a	n/a	72.4
2004	300	21.0	14.3	75.3
2005	290	21.6	13.4	73.8
2006	288	19.4	14.8	81.3
2007	277	23.0	12.0	79.4
2008	274	22.5	12.2	67.9
2009	281	21.3	13.2	63.7
2010	285	18.8	15.1	50.9
2011	261	19.2	13.5	50.2
2012	304	21.0	14.4	50.7
2013	310	19.5	15.8	52.6
2014	314	17.0	18.4	50
2015	317	24.0	13.2	44.2
2016	342	22.0	15.5	n/a
2017	329	22.1	14.8	n/a
2018	324	22.4	14.4	n/a
2019	307	25.6	11.9	n/a
2020	304	25.3	12.0	n/a
2021	279	24.5	11.3	n/a
2022	255	22.1	11.5	n/a
2023	263	22.0	11.9	n/a
2024	262	22.6	11.5	n/a

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 Beethoven Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,597 (6.7%)	$22,322 (93.3%)	$23,919
2020	$1,448 (5.6%)	$24,509 (94.4%)	$25,958
2021	$2,149 (7.4%)	$26,881 (92.6%)	$29,030

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	307	263	14.3%
African American	82	57	30.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	11	17	54.5%
Hispanic	81	90	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	121	83	31.4%
Two or More Races	12	16	33.3%

Schools Near Beethoven Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)							MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)							MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Beethoven Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	5125 Washington Street	West Roxbury	02132	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8149	262	23	11.5		68 (26.0%)	78 (29.8%)	91 (34.7%)	8 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.1%)								(n/a)																		$29,030	$2,149	$26,881
Kilmer K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	35 Baker Street	West Roxbury	02132	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8060	371	41	9.1		172 (46.4%)	69 (18.6%)	88 (23.7%)	21 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.7%)	57	402^nd of 916 public elementary schools	56.1%		52.5	450^th of 928 public elementary schools	51.5%	48	60.0	29.6	41.7	44.4	11.1	24.3	35.8	70.0	44.4	31.4	44.4	11.1	27.0	38.0	40.0	21.6	30.6	$27,184	$2,016	$25,168
Avery	Public	1-5	336 High Street	Dedham	02026	Norfolk County	Dedham	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 310-5000	322	28	11.3		169 (52.5%)	31 (9.6%)	97 (30.1%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.2%)	34.7	601^st of 916 public elementary schools	34.4%		37.2	590^th of 928 public elementary schools	36.4%	11	30.4	37.3	21.4				29.9	21.7	52.5	28.6				33.7	39.3		39.3	$24,145	$1,244	$22,902
Riverdale	Public	1-5	143 Needham Street	Dedham	02026	Norfolk County	Dedham	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 310-2000	193	20	9.6		133 (68.9%)	13 (6.7%)	28 (14.5%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.7%)	51.8	450^th of 916 public elementary schools	50.9%		61.8	367^th of 928 public elementary schools	60.5%	83	44.4	34.6	39.5				40.0	42.9	42.3	44.2				43.3	46.5		46.5	$24,768	$1,355	$23,413
Lyndon K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	20 Mt. Vernon Street	West Roxbury	02132	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-6824	528	44	12.0		298 (56.4%)	56 (10.6%)	117 (22.2%)	26 (4.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.7%)	58.9	379^th of 916 public elementary schools	58.6%		63.8	342^nd of 928 public elementary schools	63.1%	37	54.0	50.8	54.6	33.3	13.6	22.6	42.9	45.1	63.5	36.4	24.4	4.6	9.7	36.7	40.0	16.1	31.4	$23,965	$2,006	$21,959
Channing Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	35 Sunnyside Street	Hyde Park	02136	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8722	192	22	8.6		14 (7.3%)	80 (41.7%)	87 (45.3%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	9.7	862^nd of 916 public elementary schools	5.9%		17.7	772^nd of 928 public elementary schools	16.8%	90	25.0	0.0	11.1				10.8	18.8	4.4	5.9				9.4	29.4		29.4	$27,936	$2,158	$25,778
Bates Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	426 Beech Street	Roslindale	02131	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8064	279	27	10.3		122 (43.7%)	61 (21.9%)	73 (26.2%)	9 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	51.5	455^th of 916 public elementary schools	50.3%		41.4	552^nd of 928 public elementary schools	40.5%	97	20.6	54.6	33.3	56.7			40.6	26.5	58.8	36.1	56.7			44.0	36.1		36.1	$28,213	$2,175	$26,038
Mozart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	236 Beech Street	Roslindale	02131	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8082	178	17	10.4		83 (46.6%)	40 (22.5%)	34 (19.1%)	6 (3.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.9%)	61.4	353^rd of 916 public elementary schools	61.5%		56.8	415^th of 928 public elementary schools	55.3%	62	73.3	52.4	53.3	35.0			52.1	66.7	52.4	33.3	15.0			40.9	53.3		53.3	$28,545	$2,037	$26,509
Grew Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	40 Gordon Avenue	Hyde Park	02136	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8715	197	21	9.5		22 (11.2%)	75 (38.1%)	81 (41.1%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.1%)	20.4	736^th of 916 public elementary schools	19.7%		31.8	641^st of 928 public elementary schools	30.9%	95	29.4	25.0	18.5	35.3			25.8	23.5	28.6	7.4	29.4			21.4	11.5		11.5	$26,701	$2,376	$24,326
Conley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	450 Poplar Street	Roslindale	02131	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8099	151	19	7.9		29 (19.2%)	37 (24.5%)	73 (48.3%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.3%)	3 (2.0%)	6 (4.0%)	22.5	713^th of 916 public elementary schools	22.2%		24.3	697^th of 928 public elementary schools	24.9%	16	7.1	31.6	26.3	15.4			21.5	0.0	47.4	21.1	15.4			23.1	21.1		21.1	$30,656	$2,148	$28,509

Frequently Asked Questions about Beethoven Elementary School

What district is Beethoven Elementary School in?

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How many students attend Beethoven Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 262 students attended Beethoven Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Beethoven Elementary School?

Students at Beethoven Elementary School are 35% Hispanic, 30% African American, 26% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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