Beaver Area School District


Summary:

The Beaver Area School District in Pennsylvania operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with Dutch Ridge Elementary School consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state and Beaver Area Senior High School also performing well.

Dutch Ridge Elementary is a standout, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years and ranking 47th out of 1,526 elementary schools in Pennsylvania. The school boasts exceptional proficiency rates, with over 80% of students scoring proficient or better on PSSA exams across Math, Science, and English Language Arts. In contrast, Beaver Area Middle School lags behind, with lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages, suggesting an area for improvement.

The district's financial data indicates relatively low student-teacher ratios and consistent per-student spending across the schools, suggesting equitable resource allocation. However, the varying percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch may point to differences in the socioeconomic backgrounds of the student populations, which could influence academic performance and other outcomes. Overall, the Beaver Area School District appears to be providing a high-quality education, with standout schools leading the way and the middle school as a potential area of focus for improvement.

District Detail

 1300 Fifth Street
Beaver, PA 15009-2600

 (724) 774-4010

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 610 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 1,987

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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