Top Rankings
Beacon City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,580 students in Beacon City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Beacon City School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
2,580 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
255 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Beacon City School District, which is ranked #563 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#543 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
78%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
30%
31%
% Black
13%
15%
% White
45%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,120 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,145 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,120
$31,371
Spending / Student
$28,145
$32,248
Best Beacon City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beacon High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Matteawan Rd
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
J V Forrestal Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Liberty St
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Rombout Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
84 Matteawan Rd
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
South Avenue School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 South Ave
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Glenham School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Chase Dr
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 838-6900
Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 838-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sargent School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29 Education Dr
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 838-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Beacon City School District?
Beacon City School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,580 students.
What is the rank of Beacon City School District?
Beacon City School District is ranked #563 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beacon City School District?
45% of Beacon City School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beacon City School District?
Beacon City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Beacon City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,145 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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