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Beechwood Knoll Elementary School

Public | K-5 & ungraded | 364 students

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4 stars

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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted December 6, 2012

This school has the most hard working teachers. My children not only love the environment , they are thriving academically. The principal and teachers are very hard working , are quick to address any problems that arise and take pride in every child taught . Love love this school , Highly recommend!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 19, 2012

I am very dissapointed with the teachers and principal. This was once the greatest school in the city. The classes are now overcrowded with out of disctrict children, and issues are never addressed. Bullies are not displined in a way stop the problems. One teacher even bullies students, called them stupid. I asked not to have that teacher for my child and was denied. If I could afford private school I would, this is so sad.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 9, 2012

My two Daughters love it here! Hated going to school before we moved to this district, now they love it! I love it too. Great community, great teachers, great parents!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 17, 2010

They have an excellent staff who really care for the kids, my daughter, who is in highschool now, went there and she was placed in the advanced placement program, and has been in AP since, i have a son in 1st grade there now, and another who will start kindergarten next year. like i said they have a wonderful staff and they provide a great learning enviorment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2010

This is a great school with great leadership and especially great teachers who can quickly recognise and correct any problems that their students are experiencing. Lucky students!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 4, 2010

Great school. Excellent activities for the students after school. Always clean and secure.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 10, 2007

All 4 of my children are at BKS and I have been more than happy with their education and support that recieve there. The sense of commnunity is outstanding at BKS and the children feel it. As a parent of BKS I am assured that my children are challenged, happy and safe at the school. My oldest has graduated from BKS and is enjoying staright A's, meeting new friends and really blossoming with her strong base from BKS...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 16, 2007

My daughter is a 1st grader and loves Beechwood Knoll. There are 3 First grade classrooms, which makes it a nice and small community. There are a number of extra-curricular activities (more available to 2nd-5th graders) and most recently, there will be school play this year which the kids are very excited about. It seems like the parents are very involved at this school and the teachers are very good.
—Submitted by LK, a parent


Posted May 18, 2006

The facilities are no more than ten years old. Class size is about 17-22 kids.
—Submitted by a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
51%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
68%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
65%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
60%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students55%
Female58%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asian48%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students72%
Female72%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asian74%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students80%
Female89%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asian74%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students78%
Female78%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asian92%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students79%
Female81%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asian74%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities36%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students71%
Female79%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asian74%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilities27%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students65%
Female69%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asian58%
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities18%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 69% 70%
Asian 27% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hispanic 1% 14%
Two or more races 1% 2%
Black N/A 8%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 22%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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225 Fenno St
Quincy, MA 02170
Phone: (617) 984-8781

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