Is Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School a good school?

Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School ranks 719 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 287 students attended Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School?

Students at Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School are 98% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School High : Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School

Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School

Summary:

Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 287 students in grades K-4 in the Berlin Brothersvalley School District in Berlin, Pennsylvania. The school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12:1.

Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with over 54% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 39.3%. The school also excels in PSSA Science, with an impressive 86.7% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 65.6%. While the school's PSSA English Language Arts scores are slightly below the state average, they are still respectable at 51.7% proficient or better. The school's higher spending per student, ranging from $11,864 to $13,359 over the past few years, may contribute to its academic success.

Compared to nearby schools, Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School outperforms most in PSSA test scores, particularly in Math and Science. North Star Central Elementary School stands out as the top-performing school in the region, with significantly higher proficiency rates in all subject areas. Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School also has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.68% to 42.51%, compared to some of the nearby schools. This suggests a diverse socioeconomic background among the student population, which may be an area for the school to address to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.

Detail:

Public K-4

1025 E Main Street
Berlin, PA 15530-1426

(814) 267-4623

District: Berlin Brothersvalley School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,201

Students who attend Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School
High:	Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 287

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.6%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Hispanic:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School ranks better than 53.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.17. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.6%), two or more races (1.7%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School is 12. (See more...)

Compare Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School employs 23.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School is $13,201.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School 719^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

White students:

Berlin Brothersvalley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Berlin Brothersvalley School District 180^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2006	48.15	1009^th	1545	34.7%
2007	62.59	674^th	1555	56.7%
2008	72.53	413^th	1551	73.4%
2009	67.28	542^nd	1549	65.0%
2010	67.02	582^nd	1579	63.1%
2011	66.46	609^th	1597	61.9%
2012	75.70	364^th	1599	77.2%
2013	70.89	478^th	1519	68.5%
2014	65.46	602^nd	1467	59.0%
2015	60.13	699^th	1474	52.6%
2016	59.39	768^th	1554	50.6%
2017	67.92	551^st	1547	64.4%
2018	72.29	443^rd	1530	71.0%
2019	65.04	614^th	1544	60.2%
2021	48.89	839^th	1433	41.5%
2022	65.32	581^st	1534	62.1%
2023	59.17	719^th	1534	53.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.22	494^th	1414	65.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.24	192^nd	1043	81.6%

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Rank History for White students at Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.74	806^th	1236	34.8%

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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 Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	664	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	667
1989	649	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	650
1990	648	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	648
1991	663	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	665
1992	641	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	645
1993	636	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	639
1994	596	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	599
1995	560	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	563
1996	560	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	563
1997	529	1	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	536
1998	515	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	521
1999	518	4	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	526
2000	529	4	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	536
2001	332	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	339
2002	351	3	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	358
2003	351	3	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	358
2004	359	4	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	367
2005	383	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	390
2006	368	2	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	379
2007	355	3	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	369
2008	307	4	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	322
2009	313	4	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	327
2010	302	3	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	310
2011	282	0	1	2	0	1	1	287
2012	266	0	0	1	0	1	4	272
2013	261	0	0	1	0	1	4	267
2014	237	0	0	2	0	0	2	241
2015	262	0	0	2	0	0	2	266
2016	269	0	0	6	0	0	4	279
2017	246	0	0	7	0	0	3	256
2018	257	0	0	8	0	0	4	269
2019	268	0	0	4	0	0	11	283
2020	257	0	0	3	0	0	13	273
2021	251	0	1	3	0	0	12	267
2022	277	0	0	3	0	0	9	289
2023	280	0	0	2	0	0	5	287

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 Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	667	31.0	21.5	n/a
1989	650	31.3	20.7	n/a
1990	648	33.0	19.6	0
1991	665	34.0	19.5	n/a
1992	645	37.4	17.2	n/a
1993	639	32.4	19.7	n/a
1994	599	32.4	18.5	n/a
1995	563	32.9	17.1	n/a
1996	563	32.9	17.1	n/a
1997	536	31.9	16.8	n/a
1998	521	31.9	16.3	n/a
1999	526	31.9	16.5	n/a
2000	536	31.9	16.8	32.5
2001	339	32.0	10.6	33.3
2002	358	22.3	16.1	36.3
2003	358	22.3	16.1	36.3
2004	367	24.9	14.7	33.8
2005	390	27.4	14.2	33.3
2006	379	26.5	14.3	32.7
2007	369	27.4	13.5	35.8
2008	322	27.2	11.8	40.4
2009	327	25.3	12.9	41.9
2010	310	25.3	12.2	45.8
2011	287	24.8	11.5	48.4
2012	272	22.3	12.1	48.2
2013	267	18.8	14.1	43.1
2014	241	19.9	12.0	34.9
2015	266	20.0	13.3	42.9
2016	279	22.0	12.6	42.7
2017	256	20.1	12.7	41.4
2018	269	21.5	12.4	40.9
2019	283	21.7	12.9	37.5
2020	273	23.0	11.8	36.3
2021	267	23.4	11.3	39
2022	289	23.8	12.1	36.7
2023	287	23.7	12.0	42.5

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 Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	667	31.0	21.5	n/a
1989	650	31.3	20.7	n/a
1990	648	33.0	19.6	0
1991	665	34.0	19.5	n/a
1992	645	37.4	17.2	n/a
1993	639	32.4	19.7	n/a
1994	599	32.4	18.5	n/a
1995	563	32.9	17.1	n/a
1996	563	32.9	17.1	n/a
1997	536	31.9	16.8	n/a
1998	521	31.9	16.3	n/a
1999	526	31.9	16.5	n/a
2000	536	31.9	16.8	32.5
2001	339	32.0	10.6	33.3
2002	358	22.3	16.1	36.3
2003	358	22.3	16.1	36.3
2004	367	24.9	14.7	33.8
2005	390	27.4	14.2	33.3
2006	379	26.5	14.3	32.7
2007	369	27.4	13.5	35.8
2008	322	27.2	11.8	40.4
2009	327	25.3	12.9	41.9
2010	310	25.3	12.2	45.8
2011	287	24.8	11.5	48.4
2012	272	22.3	12.1	48.2
2013	267	18.8	14.1	43.1
2014	241	19.9	12.0	34.9
2015	266	20.0	13.3	42.9
2016	279	22.0	12.6	42.7
2017	256	20.1	12.7	41.4
2018	269	21.5	12.4	40.9
2019	283	21.7	12.9	37.5
2020	273	23.0	11.8	36.3
2021	267	23.4	11.3	39
2022	289	23.8	12.1	36.7
2023	287	23.7	12.0	42.5

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 Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,161 (9.8%)	$10,703 (90.2%)	$11,864
2020	$1,539 (12.2%)	$11,064 (87.8%)	$12,603
2021	$1,553 (11.6%)	$11,806 (88.4%)	$13,359
2022	$1,930 (14.6%)	$11,271 (85.4%)	$13,200

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 614^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 719^th of 1534 Elementary schools	7.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School)	69	50	19%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School)	58.6	51.7	6.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School)	54.7	58.3	3.6%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School)	89.1	86.7	2.4%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School)	73.5	51.6	21.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School)	61.4	54.1	7.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School)	89.1	86.7	2.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School)	66.4	51.7	14.7%
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	283	287	1.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	2	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	268	280	4.5%
Two or More Races	11	5	54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.5%	42.5%	5.1%

Schools Near Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary 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
Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School	Public	K-4	1025 E Main Street	Berlin	15530	Somerset County	Berlin Brothersvalley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 267-4623	287	24	12.0	42.5%	280 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	59.2	719^th of 1534 public elementary schools	53.1%		65.3	581^st of 1534 public elementary schools	62.1%	138	50.0	58.3			54.1	86.7	86.7	51.7	51.6			51.7	$13,201	$1,930	$11,271
Shanksville-Stonycreek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1325 Corner Stone Rd	Shanksville	15560	Somerset County	Shanksville-Stonycreek School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 267-4649	134	12	11.1	50.7%	133 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	59	723^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	52.9%		53.5	826^th of 1534 public elementary schools	46.2%	103	36.3	52.7	30.0		39.4	94.7	94.7	50.0	84.2	65.0		65.6	$199	$19	$180
Eagle View Elementary School	Public	3-5	191 Discovery Ln	Somerset	15501	Somerset County	Somerset Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 444-8455	428	38	11.2	58.9%	387 (90.4%)	2 (0.5%)	17 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.9%)	63.1	635^th of 1534 public elementary schools	58.6%		68.4	532^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	65.3%	103	50.7	57.7	53.2		53.8	87.6	87.6	49.3	60.8	60.1		56.5	$16,586	$1,851	$14,735
Maple Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	105 New Centerville Rd	Somerset	15501	Somerset County	Somerset Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 445-6677	522	40	12.9	53.4%	483 (92.5%)	4 (0.8%)	14 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)								(n/a)													$17,672	$1,787	$15,885
Meyersdale Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	1345 Shaw Mines Rd	Meyersdale	15552	Somerset County	Meyersdale Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 634-8313	320	31	10.3	59.7%	308 (96.3%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	73.7	415^th of 1534 public elementary schools	72.9%		63.1	619^th of 1534 public elementary schools	59.6%	204	46.9	78.4	52.0		57.4	97.3	97.3	63.3	78.3	66.0		68.4	$20,438	$2,761	$17,677
Rockwood Area Elementary School	Public	K-6	435 Somerset Ave	Rockwood	15557	Somerset County	Rockwood Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 926-4677	297	26	11.4	49.5%	289 (97.3%)	5 (1.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	63	636^th of 1534 public elementary schools	58.5%		62.8	629^th of 1534 public elementary schools	59.0%	7	57.2	48.8	35.7	45.2	47.4	79.5	79.5	64.3	63.2	52.4	66.6	61.8	$18,527	$1,938	$16,588
Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School	Public	K-6	196 Smith Ave	Salisbury	15558	Somerset County	Salisbury-Elk Lick School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 662-2733	127	14	9.2	63.0%	122 (96.1%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	64.1	612^th of 1534 public elementary schools	60.1%		61.1	664^th of 1534 public elementary schools	56.7%	52	73.6	70.0	6.3	61.1	54.8	94.8	94.8	52.7	55.0	31.3	72.3	53.4	$19,436	$6,886	$12,549
Cairnbrook Elementary School	Public	K-6	235 McGregor Ave	Cairnbrook	15924	Somerset County	Shade-Central City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 754-5021	166	17	9.6	100.0%	164 (98.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	41.5	997^th of 1534 public elementary schools	35.0%		56.8	751^st of 1534 public elementary schools	51.0%	246	50.0	16.0	40.0	44.5	36.3	80.0	80.0	47.6	40.0	44.0	38.9	42.7	$22,775	$3,053	$19,722
North Star Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1215 Morris Ave	Boswell	15531	Somerset County	North Star School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 629-5627	376	39	9.7	100.0%	372 (98.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	92.7	45^th of 1534 public elementary schools	97.1%		83.5	228^th of 1534 public elementary schools	85.1%	183	94.1	83.6			88.9	97.0	97.0	80.9	82.1			81.5	$16,717	$2,190	$14,528

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