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Preschool | Grades 6-8 | Greenville

Beck Academy is located in Greenville, SC and is one of 22 middle schools in Greenville School District. It is a magnet school that serves 1090 students in grades 6-8.

Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.

Beck Academy did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Beck Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Beck Academy had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Beck Academy's students and teachers. more

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901 Woodruff Rd, Greenville, SC 29607

(864) 355-1400

http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/beck/

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Ok.....this school is a lot of fun if you properly and especially understand it. It has very good helping resources, very good teachers, staff, and good maintenence. Yet there are a very few improvements to make in the school. A very good challenging standards also.I like this school and I would highly reccomend this to parents and students.

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 1090

46% 54%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Beck Academy had 36% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. South Carolina had 54% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

58%

Black

29%

Hispanic

Asian/Pacific Islander

Two or More Races

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Greenville District Spending

$7,846Per Pupil

The Greenville spends $7,846 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 35% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Greenville District

17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Beck Academy had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the PASS

What is it?

The Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, writing, and science.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the PACT

What is it?

The Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, and science.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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