Beach Elementary School (Ranked Top 50% for 2026)

204 E Muskegon St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319

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Top 50%

Serving 433 students in grades 2-3, Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).

The percentage of students achieving is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving is 45% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).

The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 2-3
Enrollment: 433 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
: Top 50% in MI
: 45% (Top 30%)
: 45% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Beach Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 2-3
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Beach Elementary School
2	211
3	222

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Total Students

433 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Beach Elementary School
2023	446
2022	432
2021	459
2020	451
2019	451
2018	524
2017	524
2016	531
2015	524
2014	523
2013	518
2012	508
2011	475

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Beach Elementary School
2023	26
2022	25
2021	27
2020	25
2019	25
2018	26
2017	26
2016	23
2015	24
2014	24
2013	25
2012	26
2011	25

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Campus Size

50 acres

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Beach Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Beach Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MI)

#1201 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Beach Elementary School
2023	#1201
2022	#1275
2021	#1675
2019	#686
2018	#628
2017	#1822
2016	#1387
2015	#635
2014	#1709
2013	#1480
2012	#1121

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45%

35%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Beach Elementary School	Michigan	Cedar Springs Public Schools
2023	45%	35%	41%
2022	45%	34%	37%
2021	33%	36%	35%
2019	53%	40%	46%
2018	51%	37%	38%
2017	45%	39%	41%
2016	51%	38%	44%
2015	62%	37%	43%
2014	38%	41%	44%
2013	38%	41%	42%
2012	40%	37%	39%

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45%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Beach Elementary School	Michigan	Cedar Springs Public Schools
2022	45%	45%	49%
2021	37%	48%	48%
2019	57%	49%	56%
2018	52%	43%	38%
2017	35%	49%	51%
2016	45%	50%	52%
2015	54%	49%	51%
2014	63%	67%	73%
2013	66%	65%	70%
2012	68%	64%	71%
2011	93%	80%	85%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Beach Elementary School	Michigan	Cedar Springs Public Schools
2023	17:1	17:1	18:1
2022	17:1	17:1	19:1
2021	17:1	17:1	18:1
2020	18:1	18:1	19:1
2019	18:1	18:1	19:1
2018	20:1	18:1	20:1
2017	20:1	18:1	20:1
2016	23:1	18:1	20:1
2015	22:1	18:1	19:1
2014	22:1	18:1	20:1
2013	21:1	18:1	20:1
2012	20:1	18:1	19:1
2011	19:1	18:1	19:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2013)
Year	Beach Elementary School	Michigan	Cedar Springs Public Schools
2013	1%	2%	1%
2012	1%	1%	1%
2010	1%	2%	1%

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Asian

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2020)
Year	Beach Elementary School	Michigan	Cedar Springs Public Schools
2020	1%	3%	1%
2019	1%	3%	1%
2014	1%	3%
2013	1%	3%	1%

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Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Beach Elementary School	Michigan	Cedar Springs Public Schools
2023	4%	9%	5%
2022	4%	9%	5%
2021	6%	8%	6%
2020	8%	8%	5%
2019	8%	8%	5%
2018	4%	8%	5%
2017	4%	8%	5%
2016	4%	7%	4%
2015	6%	7%	5%
2014	5%	7%	4%
2013	3%	6%	4%
2012	4%	6%	4%
2011	5%	6%	3%

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Black

18%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Beach Elementary School	Michigan	Cedar Springs Public Schools
2023	1%	18%	1%
2021	1%	18%	1%
2020	1%	18%	1%
2019	1%	18%	1%
2016	1%	18%	1%
2014	1%	18%	1%
2013	1%	18%	1%
2012	1%	19%	1%
2011	1%	19%	1%
2010	2%	20%	2%

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White

88%

63%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Beach Elementary School	Michigan	Cedar Springs Public Schools
2023	89%	64%	88%
2022	90%	64%	88%
2021	87%	65%	88%
2020	84%	66%	88%
2019	84%	66%	88%
2018	91%	66%	91%
2017	91%	66%	91%
2016	89%	67%	91%
2015	89%	68%	91%
2014	89%	69%	90%
2013	92%	69%	90%
2012	91%	69%	92%
2011	91%	70%	92%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Beach Elementary School	Michigan	Cedar Springs Public Schools
2023	6%	5%	4%
2022	6%	5%	5%
2021	6%	5%	4%
2020	6%	4%	4%
2019	6%	4%	4%
2018	5%	4%	3%
2017	5%	4%	3%
2016	6%	3%	4%
2015	5%	3%	3%
2014	4%	2%	3%
2013	2%	2%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.22

0.56

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Beach Elementary School	Michigan	Cedar Springs Public Schools
2023	0.20	0.55	0.22
2022	0.19	0.55	0.22
2021	0.24	0.54	0.22
2020	0.29	0.53	0.22
2019	0.29	0.53	0.22
2018	0.17	0.53	0.18
2017	0.17	0.53	0.18
2016	0.20	0.52	0.17
2015	0.20	0.50	0.17
2014	0.21	0.50	0.19
2013	0.16	0.49	0.18
2012	0.17	0.49	0.16
2011	0.17	0.48	0.15

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

42%

50%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Beach Elementary School	Michigan	Cedar Springs Public Schools
2023	36%	49%	36%
2022	36%	47%	34%
2021	43%	46%	38%
2020	37%	45%	33%
2019	37%	45%	33%
2018	34%	40%	29%
2017	34%	40%	29%
2016	34%	40%	33%
2015	40%	41%	36%
2014	42%	43%	38%
2013	42%	42%	38%
2012	45%	42%	41%
2011	40%	41%	36%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Beach Elementary School	Michigan	Cedar Springs Public Schools
2023	7%	4%	7%
2022	5%	4%	6%
2021	5%	4%	6%
2020	7%	5%	8%
2019	7%	5%	8%
2018	9%	6%	9%
2017	9%	6%	9%
2016	12%	6%	10%
2015	9%	6%	9%
2014	10%	6%	10%
2013	10%	6%	9%
2012	8%	5%	8%
2011	11%	5%	9%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Cedar Springs Public Schools

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beach Elementary School's ranking?

Beach Elementary School is ranked #1201 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.

What schools are Beach Elementary School often compared to?

Beach Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walker Charter Academy by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).

How many students attend Beach Elementary School?

433 students attend Beach Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

88% of Beach Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Beach Elementary School?

Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What grades does Beach Elementary School offer ?

Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Beach Elementary School part of?

Beach Elementary School is part of Cedar Springs Public Schools.

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