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Beacon Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 537 students

 

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Posted September 3, 2012

My son struggled at another Hilliard school. This school is awesome. Love it. He is not a traditional learner, and they actually do teach in a different way. He is way more focused at this school. He is allowed to get out of his chair, he can take a snack, and he even gets individual attention. Last school, he was not allowed to do any of these things. Highly recommend this school before you discount the Hilliard school system. I really disliked Hilliard before we transferred to this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 22, 2009

I agree with the other reviews about Mr. Vroom, he is amazing, so involved. I never once entered this school without being personally greeted by him, he was everywhere. Staff here is friendly and well informed, I was always confident that I was leaving my Daughter with exceptional people. The education she received at Beacon was above other schools in the area. Beacon is the best school my child has ever attended, I wish we didn't move out of state because I know I will never find another school as perfect as this one for my young son to go to.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 27, 2007

I can't imagine my kids going going to another school-Mr. Vroom and the staff are excellent in every way.
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Posted February 20, 2007

I have two daughters that attend Beacon. This year is our 3rd year in attendance. Our principal, Mr. Vroom, is what makes this school so great! He has been 100% involved in every aspect. He is the back bone of this school. I hope he will continue his years at Beacon so that my 2 year old son will reap the benefits as well.
—Submitted by Laurie, a parent


Posted November 8, 2005

We have been pleasantly surprised by the education my child is receiving at Beacon. The teachers are extremely attentive and are constantly encouraging and challenging my child. I would recommend this school to anyone living in the area. Very concerned teachers/staff...very pleasant atmosphere!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2004

We just love Beacon. Our daughters started there and we moved into another elementary school area, but we continue to bring them to Beacon. It's an old school building that has a wonderful playground for all ages. The staff is extremely friendly and the principal is so involved in everything. It really is like being part of a family there.
—Submitted by a parent


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.
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students89%
Female92%
Male87%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Disabled69%
Non-disabled93%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)83%
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Disabled50%
Non-disabled91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)67%
Giftedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students89%
Female93%
Male86%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Disabled50%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)69%
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female93%
Male82%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Disabled50%
Non-disabled94%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)62%
Giftedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students78%
Female90%
Male66%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)50%
Giftedn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female87%
Male78%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled85%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)60%
Giftedn/a

Science

All Students85%
Female85%
Male85%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled83%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)50%
Giftedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Met Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4MetBelow
Grade 5MetAbove

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
101 (2011)
 
97 (2010)
 
98 (2009)
 
97 (2008)

0
60
120

About the tests


Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student. The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 73% 74%
Hispanic 9% 3%
Two or more races 8% 4%
Asian 6% 2%
Black 4% 16%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 31%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 13%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 97%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 100%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 70%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Temporary teaching certificate 0%N/AN/A
Fully certified 100%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Jane D. Leach
Fax number
  • (614) 529-7430

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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3600 Lacon Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
Phone: (614) 771-2256

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