Baden Academy Charter School

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Baden Academy Charter School ranks 1104 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Baden Academy Charter School is an elementary school located in Baden, Pennsylvania, serving 586 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school is part of the Baden Academy Charter School District, which is ranked 474 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One key differentiator for Baden Academy Charter School is its diverse student population, with 55.63% White, 25.94% African American, 1.71% Hispanic, and 16.55% two or more races. This diversity is higher than nearby schools like Rochester Area Elementary School, College Square Elementary School, and Todd Lane Elementary School, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students. However, Baden Academy's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is generally lower than the state and nearby school averages, with proficiency rates in Math (36.6%) and English Language Arts (37.9%) below the state averages. The school also has a higher percentage of students from low-income families, with 64.51% receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Over the past several years, Baden Academy Charter School's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from 754 out of 1,547 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 1,104 out of 1,534 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school's academic performance has not kept pace with the state's overall improvement. Additionally, the school's rankings are particularly low for White students (1,014 out of 1,236) and students from low-income families (1,050 out of 1,414), indicating that the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of these underperforming subgroups. While Baden Academy has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $11,707 in 2019-2020 to $16,715 in 2021-2022, this increased funding has not yet translated into improved academic outcomes, suggesting the school may need to evaluate how it is allocating and utilizing its resources to support student learning.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

1016 State Street
Baden, PA 15005

(855) 590-2227

District: Baden Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1104^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,715

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 586

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.6%

African American:

25.9%

Two or more races:

16.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Baden Academy Charter School ranks worse than 72% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.56. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Baden Academy Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.6%), African American (25.9%), two or more races (16.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baden Academy Charter School is 15. (See more...)

Compare Baden Academy Charter School employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baden Academy Charter School is $16,715.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Baden Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Baden Academy Charter School 1104^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Baden Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

African American students:

White students:

Baden Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Baden Academy Charter School 474^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Baden Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Baden Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	54.24	822^nd	1474	44.2%
2016	63.45	678^th	1554	56.4%
2017	59.18	754^th	1547	51.3%
2018	58.32	759^th	1530	50.4%
2019	55.41	820^th	1544	46.9%
2021	40.82	956^th	1433	33.3%
2022	37.51	1053^rd	1534	31.4%
2023	32.56	1104^th	1534	28.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Baden Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.06	62^nd	117	47.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Baden Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.85	1050^th	1414	25.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Baden Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.52	642^nd	1043	38.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Baden Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.04	256^th	437	41.4%

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Rank History for White students at Baden Academy Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.24	1014^th	1236	18.0%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Baden Academy Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2013	170	32	6	1	1	210
2014	272	50	4	5	3	334
2015	356	76	5	7	16	460
2016	398	96	4	9	21	528
2017	402	95	4	9	29	539
2018	418	101	4	7	37	567
2019	408	101	4	5	56	574
2020	387	118	1	7	84	597
2021	375	110	1	10	81	577
2022	331	130	1	13	88	563
2023	326	152	1	10	97	586

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Baden Academy Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	210	13.4	15.6	0
2014	334	24.2	13.7	35.6
2015	460	29.0	15.8	22.6
2016	528	34.0	15.5	45.5
2017	539	32.2	16.7	n/a
2018	567	35.0	16.2	47.3
2019	574	35.0	16.4	42.3
2020	597	37.0	16.1	45.6
2021	577	38.0	15.1	51.1
2022	563	40.5	13.9	55.4
2023	586	39.0	15.0	64.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Baden Academy Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	210	13.4	15.6	0
2014	334	24.2	13.7	35.6
2015	460	29.0	15.8	22.6
2016	528	34.0	15.5	45.5
2017	539	32.2	16.7	n/a
2018	567	35.0	16.2	47.3
2019	574	35.0	16.4	42.3
2020	597	37.0	16.1	45.6
2021	577	38.0	15.1	51.1
2022	563	40.5	13.9	55.4
2023	586	39.0	15.0	64.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Baden Academy Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$517 (4.0%)	$12,318 (96.0%)	$12,836
2020	$287 (2.5%)	$11,420 (97.5%)	$11,707
2021	$377 (2.8%)	$13,020 (97.2%)	$13,398
2022	$1,505 (9.0%)	$15,210 (91.0%)	$16,715

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Baden Academy Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 820^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1104^th of 1534 Elementary schools	18.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Baden Academy Charter School)	54.6	43	11.6%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Baden Academy Charter School)	55.8	41.8	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Baden Academy Charter School)	49.4	42	7.4%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Baden Academy Charter School)	82.6	62.9	19.7%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Baden Academy Charter School)	75	37.5	37.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Baden Academy Charter School)	42.1	30.2	11.9%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Baden Academy Charter School)	50	33.4	16.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Baden Academy Charter School)	57.2	28.8	28.4%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Baden Academy Charter School)	63.5	39	24.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Baden Academy Charter School)	50.7	36.6	14.1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Baden Academy Charter School)	82.6	62.9	19.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Baden Academy Charter School)	61	37.9	23.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	574	586	2.1%
African American	101	152	50.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	5	10	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	408	326	20.1%
Two or More Races	56	97	73.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.3%	64.5%	22.2%

Schools Near Baden Academy Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Baden Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	1016 State Street	Baden	15005	Beaver County	Baden Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(855) 590-2227	586	39	15.0	64.5%	326 (55.6%)	152 (25.9%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (16.6%)	32.6	1104^th of 1534 public elementary schools	28.0%		37.5	1053^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	31.4%	51	43.0	42.0	30.2	28.8	36.6	62.9	62.9	41.8	37.5	33.4	39.0	37.9	$16,715	$1,505	$15,210
Provident Charter School - West	Public, Charter	1-4	200 Quigley Drive	Baden	15005	Beaver County	Provident Charter School - West	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(412) 709-5160	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Economy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 First Street	Freedom	15042	Beaver County	Ambridge Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 266-2833	447	29	15.2	99.6%	365 (81.7%)	26 (5.8%)	38 (8.5%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.1%)	82.2	238^th of 1534 public elementary schools	84.5%		80.4	281^st of 1534 public elementary schools	81.7%	43	77.7	73.5	46.2		65.6	89.0	89.0	77.7	80.9	70.7		76.5	$10,508	$735	$9,773
State Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Harmony Road	Baden	15005	Beaver County	Ambridge Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 266-2833	275	18	15.1	100.0%	184 (66.9%)	51 (18.5%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (12.4%)	50.1	870^th of 1534 public elementary schools	43.3%		38.9	1034^th of 1534 public elementary schools	32.6%	164	57.2	37.8	36.8		43.2	75.5	75.5	57.1	43.2	57.9		52.1	$10,054	$817	$9,237
Freedom Area Elementary School	Public	K-4	1700 School St.	Freedom	15042	Beaver County	Freedom Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 775-1122	438	34	12.7	53.0%	399 (91.1%)	8 (1.8%)	10 (2.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.3%)	53.9	810^th of 1534 public elementary schools	47.2%		62	643^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	58.1%	167	52.8	40.9			47.6	81.7	81.7	54.0	52.8			53.5	$20,296	$1,528	$18,768
Center Grange Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	225 Center Grange Rd	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 775-5600	457	30	15.2	18.4%	376 (82.3%)	30 (6.6%)	26 (5.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	20 (4.4%)								(n/a)													$16,027	$751	$15,276
Todd Lane Elementary School	Public	3-5	113 Todd Ln	Monaca	15061	Beaver County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 775-1050	493	36	13.7	28.0%	415 (84.2%)	41 (8.3%)	13 (2.6%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.9%)	63.6	626^th of 1534 public elementary schools	59.2%		72.2	448^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.8%	178	57.0	62.4	47.7		55.7	81.1	81.1	56.8	63.0	51.9		57.2	$15,916	$746	$15,170
Aliquippa Elementary School	Public	K-6	800 Twenty-First Street	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Aliquippa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 857-7500	474	50	9.4	85.7%	56 (11.8%)	307 (64.8%)	36 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	74 (15.6%)	4.6	1489^th of 1534 public elementary schools	2.9%		5.3	1463^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	4.6%	26	11.3	8.6	2.9	2.9	6.1	34.5	34.5	17.0	13.8	9.0	11.5	12.5	$23,054	$1,287	$21,767
Highland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1101 Highland Avenue	Ambridge	15003	Beaver County	Ambridge Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 266-2833	316	26	12.2	99.1%	160 (50.6%)	94 (29.7%)	8 (2.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	51 (16.1%)	22	1201^st of 1534 public elementary schools	21.7%		15	1269^th of 1534 public elementary schools	17.3%	68	23.9	32.5	13.0		22.9	60.5	60.5	41.3	36.6	31.9		36.6	$15,488	$1,765	$13,723
Margaret Ross Elementary School	Public	K-4	1955 Maratta Rd	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Hopewell Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 375-2956	219	15	14.3	39.3%	184 (84.0%)	8 (3.7%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	20 (9.1%)	72.7	437^th of 1534 public elementary schools	71.5%		80	289^th of 1534 public elementary schools	81.2%	148	73.9	56.0			64.6	81.7	81.7	76.0	56.0			65.6	$17,966	$1,198	$16,768

Frequently Asked Questions about Baden Academy Charter School

What is the racial makeup of Baden Academy Charter School?

Students at Baden Academy Charter School are 56% White, 26% African American, 17% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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How many students attend Baden Academy Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 586 students attended Baden Academy Charter School.

Is Baden Academy Charter School a good school?

Baden Academy Charter School ranks 1104^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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