Beck International Academy, Greenville SC

Original Research by School Decision on Beck International Academy

Beck International Academy is a regular public middle school in Greenville, South Carolina, serving grades six through eight within the Greenville 01 school district. It is a mid-sized school for its grade band, with student numbers spread roughly evenly across the three grades.

Academically, the school’s performance on state assessments shows a clear pattern. In English Language Arts, a solid majority of students scored at the proficient level or above in each grade, with the rates consistent across sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. Math results are more varied: sixth graders posted a noticeably higher proficiency rate than their seventh- and eighth-grade peers. Science results, available only for sixth grade, also show a strong share of students meeting the proficiency bar. Social studies data is older, from a different assessment, and so offers less current insight. The state changed cut scores for ELA and science in the most recent testing cycle, which means year-over-year comparisons are not straightforward. Multi-year trend data is available for only one year, so it is not possible to describe improvement or decline over time. A parent may want to ask the school how scores have shifted under the new cut-score framework.

The student body is diverse. White students make up the largest group, followed by Black students, then Hispanic students, with smaller shares of Asian, multiracial, and Native American students. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a population with significant economic needs. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported in the available records, so families should follow up directly with the school about those programs and supports.

Greenville itself is a fast-growing city with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas. Its downtown is walkable, anchored by Falls Park on the Reedy and the Liberty Bridge, and the Swamp Rabbit Trail draws many visitors. Major employers include Michelin, Prisma Health, Bon Secours, and Duke Energy. The city has seen rapid population and economic growth in recent years. The school district did not report any recent major changes or initiatives in the public record.

Housing in the area around the school carries a price tag above the statewide average and roughly on par with the national average. Home values have risen modestly over the past year. Rents have held steady with a slight decline. The estimated monthly mortgage payment on a typical home is higher than the median rent, making renting a more attainable option for many households. National economic conditions show low unemployment and rising household income, which supports areas like Greenville that are attracting new residents.

Because the school’s peer group for comparison within Greenville County was too small, it is not possible to say how Beck International Academy’s test results stack up against other local districts. Its name suggests an international focus, but no specific program details were provided in the data. A parent considering this school will want to visit, ask about course offerings, and understand how the school supports students who come in below grade level, especially in math, where performance drops off after sixth grade.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 658%

School 58% · District 47% · ▲ 12 pts above district

▲ 25 pts above state median · ▲ 10 pts above county median

Grade 741%

School 41% · District 41%

▲ 13 pts above state median · ▼ 3 pts below county median

Grade 845%

School 45% · District 41% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▲ 19 pts above state median · ▲ 8 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 665%

School 65% · District 61% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▲ 12 pts above state median · even with county median

Grade 765%

School 65% · District 63% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▲ 9 pts above state median · ▼ 2 pts below county median

Grade 862%

School 62% · District 61% · ▲ 1 pts above district

▲ 9 pts above state median · ▼ 1 pts below county median

Science

Grade 663%

School 63% · District 55% · ▲ 9 pts above district

▲ 20 pts above state median · ▲ 5 pts above county median

Social studies

Grade 769%

School 69% · District 72% · ▼ 4 pts below district

▲ 4 pts above state median · ▼ 1 pts below county median

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Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 6Lower-income47%Higher-income82%35 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income52%Higher-income82%30 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income41%Higher-income86%46 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income40%Higher-income77%37 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income16%Higher-income69%53 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income24%Higher-income68%44 pp gap