Beach Elementary School

Summary:

Beach Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Muskegon, Michigan, serving 308 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Fruitport Community Schools district, which is ranked 187 out of 610 districts in the state.

Beach Elementary consistently outperforms its district and the state of Michigan in academic proficiency, with 80% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 48.5% for the district and 44% for the state. The school also has strong performance across different student subgroups, ranking 7th out of 195 Michigan elementary schools for its special education students and 82nd out of 1,350 schools for its low socioeconomic status students. Beach Elementary has been ranked among the top elementary schools in Michigan, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Beach Elementary has generally low chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state, the school has seen a significant increase in recent years, from 7.1% in 2018-2019 to 20.9% in 2022-2023. The student population at Beach Elementary is predominantly white, with a steady decline in the percentage of non-white students over the past three school years. This is in contrast to nearby schools like Dr. Martin Luther King Academy and Timberland Academy, which have a much higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students. Beach Elementary also has a relatively high spending per student, at $15,470 in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to nearby schools like Shettler School ($13,430) and Timberland Academy ($12,411).


Detail:

Public K-5

 2741 Heights Ravenna Rd
       Muskegon, MI  49444-3485


(231) 773-8996

District: Fruitport Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
178th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,470 Help


Students who attend Beach Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Fruitport Middle School
High:    Fruitport High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  308

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.0%
Hispanic:
5.8%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Beach Elementary School ranks better than 88% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Fruitport Community Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.73. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Beach Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Fruitport Community Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (87%), Hispanic (5.8%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Fruitport Community Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beach Elementary School is 16.4, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Fruitport Community Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beach Elementary School is $15,470, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Fruitport Community Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Beach Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Beach Elementary School 178th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Beach Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Fruitport Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fruitport Community Schools 187th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Beach Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Beach Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 32.12 1286th 1545 16.8%
2007 40.84 1174th 1565 25.0%
2008 42.86 1158th 1577 26.6%
2009 49.29 1071st 1589 32.6%
2010 54.04 984th 1552 36.6%
2011 54.90 902nd 1552 41.9%
2012 59.97 629th 1566 59.8%
2013 61.54 601st 1563 61.5%
2014 58.26 672nd 1533 56.2%
2015 82.84 216th 1580 86.3%
2016 82.95 203rd 1548 86.9%
2017 88.10 91st 1466 93.8%
2018 78.39 298th 1448 79.4%
2019 71.18 352nd 1408 75.0%
2021 59.54 398th 1153 65.5%
2022 80.23 217th 1344 83.9%
2023 87.83 142nd 1470 90.3%
2024 85.73 178th 1486 88.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Beach Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.14 7th 195 96.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Beach Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.19 172nd 1397 87.7%
2019 77.08 148th 1134 86.9%
2021 56.26 272nd 749 63.7%
2022 85.61 56th 1099 94.9%
2023 87.21 82nd 1350 93.9%
2024 78.58 174th 1381 87.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Beach Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.91 635th 1443 56.0%
2019 58.60 456th 1171 61.1%
2021 70.31 200th 902 77.8%
2022 71.32 246th 1106 77.8%
2023 81.64 177th 1321 86.6%
2024 82.25 176th 1342 86.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Beach Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.57 93rd 1446 93.6%
2019 72.04 287th 1196 76.0%
2021 49.25 430th 915 53.0%
2022 74.47 246th 1139 78.4%
2023 85.19 139th 1334 89.6%
2024 83.38 176th 1347 86.9%
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Rank History for White students at Beach Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.18 314th 1253 74.9%
2019 65.78 350th 1128 69.0%
2021 57.16 383rd 1005 61.9%
2022 78.72 194th 1102 82.4%
2023 83.41 149th 1198 87.6%
2024 81.62 176th 1204 85.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Beach Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Beach Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 280 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a -41 247
1989 355 4 1 19 1 n/a n/a 0 380
1990 368 2 3 19 1 n/a n/a 0 393
1991 404 1 2 13 1 n/a n/a 0 421
1992 418 4 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 433
1993 419 2 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 434
1994 385 0 2 7 7 n/a n/a 0 401
1995 362 2 1 3 5 n/a n/a 0 373
1996 362 2 1 3 5 n/a n/a 0 373
1997 421 6 1 5 6 n/a n/a -20 419
1998 394 8 3 5 6 n/a n/a -7 409
1999 356 4 8 17 7 n/a n/a 0 392
2000 302 5 1 11 7 n/a n/a 70 396
2001 308 10 2 26 3 n/a n/a 0 349
2002 333 14 5 17 4 n/a n/a 0 373
2003 333 14 5 17 4 n/a n/a 0 373
2004 332 15 2 19 5 n/a n/a 0 373
2005 358 15 2 25 6 n/a n/a 0 406
2006 336 10 3 18 6 n/a n/a 0 373
2007 368 11 3 25 9 n/a n/a 0 416
2008 305 7 1 27 11 n/a n/a 0 351
2009 270 10 0 31 7 n/a n/a 1 319
2010 278 11 3 27 7 n/a n/a 0 326
2011 275 12 3 25 7 0 0 0 322
2012 288 15 5 22 3 0 2 0 335
2013 300 15 4 17 5 0 1 0 342
2014 289 15 4 17 6 0 4 0 335
2015 269 16 4 24 4 0 5 0 322
2016 263 15 2 18 4 0 5 0 307
2017 257 14 3 15 4 0 5 0 298
2018 281 10 4 16 3 0 6 0 320
2019 274 10 4 15 0 0 7 0 310
2020 287 6 4 18 0 0 9 0 324
2021 273 7 3 19 0 0 7 0 309
2022 281 5 3 19 0 0 8 0 316
2023 268 7 3 18 0 0 12 0 308

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 Beach Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 247 n/a n/a n/a
1989 380 n/a n/a 0
1990 393 33.0 11.9 n/a
1991 421 n/a n/a n/a
1992 433 n/a n/a 32.8
1993 434 n/a 0.0 33.6
1994 401 20.8 19.3 0
1995 373 23.1 16.1 38.9
1996 373 23.1 16.1 38.9
1997 419 23.0 18.2 29.2
1998 409 24.0 17.0 33.4
1999 392 24.0 16.3 32.1
2000 396 28.0 11.6 56.4
2001 349 24.0 14.5 43.8
2002 373 24.7 15.1 54.2
2003 373 24.7 15.1 54.2
2004 373 26.8 13.9 56.8
2005 406 25.3 16.0 58.1
2006 373 25.8 14.5 55.2
2007 416 26.0 16.0 50
2008 351 25.5 13.8 53.8
2009 319 25.2 12.7 56.3
2010 326 26.0 12.5 56.4
2011 322 25.3 12.7 53.7
2012 335 24.2 13.8 51.9
2013 342 23.3 14.6 52.9
2014 335 23.9 13.9 57.6
2015 322 26.0 12.3 63.4
2016 307 27.0 11.3 59.6
2017 298 24.2 12.3 62.8
2018 320 22.4 14.2 59.4
2019 310 23.6 13.1 56.8
2020 324 22.8 14.2 51.2
2021 309 22.4 13.7 47.6
2022 316 21.8 14.4 56
2023 308 18.7 16.4 57.5

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 Beach Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 247 n/a n/a n/a
1989 380 n/a n/a 0
1990 393 33.0 11.9 n/a
1991 421 n/a n/a n/a
1992 433 n/a n/a 32.8
1993 434 n/a 0.0 33.6
1994 401 20.8 19.3 0
1995 373 23.1 16.1 38.9
1996 373 23.1 16.1 38.9
1997 419 23.0 18.2 29.2
1998 409 24.0 17.0 33.4
1999 392 24.0 16.3 32.1
2000 396 28.0 11.6 56.4
2001 349 24.0 14.5 43.8
2002 373 24.7 15.1 54.2
2003 373 24.7 15.1 54.2
2004 373 26.8 13.9 56.8
2005 406 25.3 16.0 58.1
2006 373 25.8 14.5 55.2
2007 416 26.0 16.0 50
2008 351 25.5 13.8 53.8
2009 319 25.2 12.7 56.3
2010 326 26.0 12.5 56.4
2011 322 25.3 12.7 53.7
2012 335 24.2 13.8 51.9
2013 342 23.3 14.6 52.9
2014 335 23.9 13.9 57.6
2015 322 26.0 12.3 63.4
2016 307 27.0 11.3 59.6
2017 298 24.2 12.3 62.8
2018 320 22.4 14.2 59.4
2019 310 23.6 13.1 56.8
2020 324 22.8 14.2 51.2
2021 309 22.4 13.7 47.6
2022 316 21.8 14.4 56
2023 308 18.7 16.4 57.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Beach Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,596 (12.7%) $10,981 (87.3%) $12,578
2020 $1,777 (14.0%) $10,944 (86.0%) $12,721
2021 $2,438 (17.8%) $11,240 (82.2%) $13,678
2022 $2,332 (16.9%) $11,474 (83.1%) $13,806
2023 $1,883 (12.2%) $13,586 (87.8%) $15,470

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Beach 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 352nd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 142nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Beach Elementary School)4656
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fruitport Community Schools)48.643.5
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Beach Elementary School)4654
 8%
   3rd Grade Math (Fruitport Community Schools)49.451.1
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Beach Elementary School)59.277.3
 18.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fruitport Community Schools)49.551.7
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Beach Elementary School)55.177.3
 22.2%
   4th Grade Math (Fruitport Community Schools)47.546.8
 0.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Beach Elementary School)61.463.6
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fruitport Community Schools)47.250.3
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Beach Elementary School)56.863.6
 6.8%
   5th Grade Math (Fruitport Community Schools)30.732.3
 1.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Beach Elementary School)40.952.3
 11.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Fruitport Community Schools)19.323.6
 4.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students310308
 0.6%
African American107
 30%
American Indian00
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic1518
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White274268
 2.2%
Two or More Races712
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.8%57.5%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Beach Elementary School

Students who attend Beach Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fruitport Middle School
High : Fruitport High School

Beach Elementary School ranks 178th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 308 students attended Beach Elementary School.

Students at Beach Elementary School are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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