Summary:
Beech Tree Elementary is a public elementary school in Falls Church, Virginia, serving 382 students in grades PK-5. The school stands out for its diverse student population, with a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to nearby schools, but faces challenges in academic performance and student subgroup disparities.
Beech Tree Elementary's academic performance, as measured by SOL test scores, is generally lower than the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 5th-grade math proficiency rate was 45.83% in 2023-2024, compared to 62.12% for Fairfax County and 67.98% for Virginia. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 349 out of 1,109 Virginia elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 881 out of 1,114 in 2023-2024. Interestingly, Beech Tree's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its White students ranking 119 out of 979 Virginia elementary schools, while its Hispanic and English Language Learner students ranked much lower.
Compared to nearby schools, such as Belvedere Elementary and Columbia Elementary, Beech Tree Elementary's academic performance is generally lower. However, the school has seen an increase in spending per student, from $11,888 in 2018-2019 to $13,911 in 2020-2021, and a decrease in its student-teacher ratio, from 10.5 in 2020-2021 to 13.5 in 2022-2023. These factors, along with the school's diverse student population, could be leveraged to improve educational outcomes and address the achievement gaps between different student subgroups.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Fairfax County Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
881st of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,911
Students who attend Beech Tree Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.5
Number of students: 382
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
57.3%
White:
22.0%
Asian:
11.5%
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African American:
5.2%
Two or more races:
3.4%
American Indian:
0.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66%
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