Beacon Academy

Beacon Academy is the sole public charter school serving grades K-8 in the Beacon Academy district, with 521 students enrolled. Based on the available data, Beacon Academy does not appear to be a standout school, as it has a low statewide ranking and its academic performance has declined over the past three years.

Beacon Academy's proficiency rates on the MCA-III math and reading assessments are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels. In 2024-2025, the school's overall math proficiency rate was 23.32% compared to the state average of 45.21%, and its overall reading proficiency rate was 46.11% compared to the state average of 49.59%. This declining academic performance is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation.

The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 52.4% in 2023-2024. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.1 to 1, which could be seen as a potential advantage, this does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes based on the available data. Overall, Beacon Academy is underperforming compared to state averages and declining in its rankings over time, suggesting the need for further analysis and strategies to improve the school's performance and outcomes for its students.