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Margaret Beeks Elementary School

709 AIRPORT RD, BLACKSBURG, VA 24060

Top 10% School in Virginia

Ranked 34 of 232 in Virginia

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About Margaret Beeks Elementary School

Margaret Beeks Elementary School is located at 709 Airport Road, Blacksburg nestled in a friendly suburban neighbourhood within Montgomery County. They serve students from grades PK-5 and enrolls approximately 313 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. 87% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 77% scored at or above that level for reading. The student population is made up of 49% female students and 51% male students. Margaret Beeks offers an inviting and interactive educational setting along with a faculty of committed teachers who, in a small community, promote not only the academic success but also the personal development of the students.

Located in a very attractive district where the average price of the properties is about $500,000, the school is favoured by a community that highly regards both education and safety. Parents are full of compliments to the teachers who are devoted to the children and the good feeling of the community and consider it as one of the top elementary schools in Virginia.

Margaret Beeks Elementary School Contact Information

Address

709 AIRPORT RD, BLACKSBURG, VA 24060

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Phone

(540) 951-5700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 87%
Reading 77%
State average proficiency is 87% in Math and 77% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
313
Total Students
$60253
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 34 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Margaret Beeks Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 74.1%
Asian 6.4%
Hispanic 5%
Black 7.6%
Two+ Races 7%
Native Am. 0%
White
74.1%
Asian
6.4%
Hispanic
5%
Black
7.6%
Two+ Races
7%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 313
51.9%
162 Female
48.1%
151 Male

Student Population

313 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

387 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Margaret Beeks Elementary School is hosting a week-long Book Fair in conjunction with its "One School, One Book Literacy Night" event.

FAQ

Q1. What are the standout programs or traditions at Margaret Beeks Elementary?

Ans. The “Beeks Carnival” held every year and community reading week are eagerly expected by kids and their families.

Q2. How does the school encourage leadership among students?

Ans. Members of the student council organize activities, represent classes, and advertise kindness campaigns.

Q3. What kind of partnerships does the school have with local organizations?

Ans. The school cooperates with local universities and art centers to provide guest workshops and enrichment sessions.

Q4. How is creativity integrated into academics at Beeks Elementary?

Ans. Teachers bring in art, storytelling, and music to their lessons to invite more students and to help them understand better.

Q5. What measures are in place to keep families informed and involved?

Ans. Regular newsletters, parent-teacher meetings, and digital updates are some of the ways that the school maintains communication with ??????????families.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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