Is Fairview Elementary School a good school?

Fairview Elementary School ranks 616 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fairview Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 342 students attended Fairview Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Fairview Elementary School?

Students at Fairview Elementary School are 89% White, 8% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Fairview Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fairview Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School

Fairview Elementary School

Summary:

Fairview Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 342 students in grades PK-5 in the Midland Borough School District in Midland, PA. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests, with 70.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 53.8% statewide. Fairview also supports its subgroups of White students, low-socioeconomic status students, and disabled students effectively, ranking in the top half of Pennsylvania elementary schools for these groups.

Compared to nearby schools like Central Elementary School, Fairview Elementary has significantly higher academic achievement, with a 70.2% ELA proficiency rate versus 35.2% at Central. Fairview has maintained a stable 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade, suggesting it provides a consistent, high-quality education. However, the school's student population is less racially diverse than some nearby schools, with 89.18% of students identifying as White. Additionally, Fairview has seen a steady increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 33.13% in 2020-2021 to 47.95% in 2022-2023, which may impact the school's resources and support services.

Overall, Fairview Elementary School stands out as a strong-performing elementary school in the Midland Borough School District, with consistently high academic achievement, effective support for subgroups, and a stable educational environment. As the school continues to evolve, it will be important to monitor factors such as racial diversity, socioeconomic changes, and resource allocation to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

343 Ridgemont Dr
Midland, PA 15059-2219

(724) 643-9680

District: Western Beaver County School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,730

Students who attend Fairview Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 342

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Two or more races:

8.2%

Hispanic:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fairview Elementary School ranks better than 59.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.05. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), two or more races (8.2%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary School is 15.4. (See more...)

Compare Fairview Elementary School employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairview Elementary School is $18,730.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Fairview Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairview Elementary School 616^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Fairview Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Western Beaver County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Western Beaver County School District 239^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fairview Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fairview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2006	42.87	1092^nd	1545	29.3%
2007	69.32	498^th	1555	68.0%
2008	62.98	673^rd	1551	56.6%
2009	71.23	433^rd	1549	72.0%
2010	63.35	679^th	1579	57.0%
2011	78.65	244^th	1597	84.7%
2012	65.11	686^th	1599	57.1%
2013	71.65	453^rd	1519	70.2%
2014	67.87	548^th	1467	62.6%
2016	60.30	746^th	1554	52.0%
2017	65.91	596^th	1547	61.5%
2018	70.21	494^th	1530	67.7%
2019	65.54	606^th	1544	60.8%
2021	60.60	621^st	1433	56.7%
2022	66.48	565^th	1534	63.2%
2023	64.05	616^th	1534	59.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.01	520^th	1414	63.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Fairview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.67	357^th	1043	65.8%

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Rank History for White students at Fairview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.52	602^nd	1236	51.3%

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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 Fairview Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	400	8	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	413
1989	394	9	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	405
1990	402	13	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	416
1991	429	16	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	445
1992	427	12	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	440
1993	432	14	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	447
1994	422	15	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	437
1995	363	9	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	372
1996	363	9	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	372
1997	362	13	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
1998	349	12	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
1999	338	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
2000	315	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
2001	321	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
2002	324	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
2003	324	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
2004	329	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
2005	327	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
2006	309	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
2007	304	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
2008	305	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
2009	293	5	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
2010	277	7	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	7	293
2011	315	5	0	1	0	0	15	0	336
2012	289	3	0	1	0	0	16	0	309
2013	299	3	0	1	0	0	17	0	320
2014	306	2	0	0	0	0	9	0	317
2015	314	2	0	0	2	0	13	0	331
2016	296	0	0	0	40	0	9	0	345
2017	236	0	0	0	103	0	7	0	346
2018	331	2	0	5	0	0	18	0	356
2019	323	1	0	7	0	0	21	0	352
2020	315	1	0	5	0	0	28	0	349
2021	305	1	0	4	0	0	22	0	332
2022	316	2	0	1	0	0	21	0	340
2023	305	3	0	6	0	0	28	0	342

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 Fairview Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	413	17.0	24.2	n/a
1989	405	17.0	23.8	n/a
1990	416	18.0	23.1	0
1991	445	21.0	21.1	n/a
1992	440	20.2	21.7	n/a
1993	447	20.0	22.4	n/a
1994	437	19.0	23.0	n/a
1995	372	22.0	16.9	n/a
1996	372	22.0	16.9	n/a
1997	375	22.0	17.0	n/a
1998	361	23.0	15.7	n/a
1999	346	23.0	15.0	n/a
2000	322	24.0	13.4	32
2001	328	25.0	13.1	30.5
2002	331	20.0	16.6	29.6
2003	331	20.0	16.6	29.6
2004	337	21.0	16.0	24.3
2005	334	21.0	15.9	29.3
2006	316	22.0	14.4	35.1
2007	309	23.0	13.4	35.3
2008	310	22.8	13.6	32.6
2009	300	22.8	13.2	46.7
2010	293	24.8	11.8	44.4
2011	336	27.9	12.0	43.8
2012	309	26.1	11.8	40.8
2013	320	24.1	13.2	38.1
2014	317	22.1	14.3	44.2
2015	331	23.0	14.3	45.9
2016	345	21.0	16.4	42
2017	346	21.9	15.7	43.9
2018	356	21.9	16.2	45.2
2019	352	21.9	16.0	42.3
2020	349	21.9	15.8	41.8
2021	332	21.9	15.1	33.1
2022	340	22.0	15.4	41.5
2023	342	22.0	15.4	48

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 Fairview Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	413	17.0	24.2	n/a
1989	405	17.0	23.8	n/a
1990	416	18.0	23.1	0
1991	445	21.0	21.1	n/a
1992	440	20.2	21.7	n/a
1993	447	20.0	22.4	n/a
1994	437	19.0	23.0	n/a
1995	372	22.0	16.9	n/a
1996	372	22.0	16.9	n/a
1997	375	22.0	17.0	n/a
1998	361	23.0	15.7	n/a
1999	346	23.0	15.0	n/a
2000	322	24.0	13.4	32
2001	328	25.0	13.1	30.5
2002	331	20.0	16.6	29.6
2003	331	20.0	16.6	29.6
2004	337	21.0	16.0	24.3
2005	334	21.0	15.9	29.3
2006	316	22.0	14.4	35.1
2007	309	23.0	13.4	35.3
2008	310	22.8	13.6	32.6
2009	300	22.8	13.2	46.7
2010	293	24.8	11.8	44.4
2011	336	27.9	12.0	43.8
2012	309	26.1	11.8	40.8
2013	320	24.1	13.2	38.1
2014	317	22.1	14.3	44.2
2015	331	23.0	14.3	45.9
2016	345	21.0	16.4	42
2017	346	21.9	15.7	43.9
2018	356	21.9	16.2	45.2
2019	352	21.9	16.0	42.3
2020	349	21.9	15.8	41.8
2021	332	21.9	15.1	33.1
2022	340	22.0	15.4	41.5
2023	342	22.0	15.4	48

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 Fairview Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$372 (2.2%)	$16,471 (97.8%)	$16,843
2020	$384 (2.2%)	$16,818 (97.8%)	$17,202
2021	$788 (4.0%)	$19,056 (96.0%)	$19,845
2022	$847 (4.5%)	$17,882 (95.5%)	$18,730

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairview Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 606^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 616^th of 1534 Elementary schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Fairview Elementary School)	55.3	57.2	1.9%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fairview Elementary School)	83	66.7	16.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Fairview Elementary School)	42.3	37	5.3%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Fairview Elementary School)	98.1	92.6	5.5%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fairview Elementary School)	75	68.5	6.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Fairview Elementary School)	32.8	24.4	8.4%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fairview Elementary School)	81.8	75.5	6.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Fairview Elementary School)	42.9	39	3.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Fairview Elementary School)	98.1	92.6	5.5%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fairview Elementary School)	79.9	70.2	9.7%
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	352	342	2.8%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	6	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	323	305	5.6%
Two or More Races	21	28	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.3%	48%	5.6%

Schools Near Fairview 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 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th 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 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fairview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	343 Ridgemont Dr	Midland	15059	Beaver County	Western Beaver County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 643-9680	342	22	15.4	48.0%	305 (89.2%)	3 (0.9%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.2%)	64.1	616^th of 1534 public elementary schools	59.8%		66.5	565^th of 1534 public elementary schools	63.2%	51	57.2	37.0	24.4				39.0	92.6		92.6	66.7	68.5	75.5				70.2	$18,730	$847	$17,883
Midland El/Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	173 7th St	Midland	15059	Beaver County	Midland Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 643-8650	211	18	11.9	57.3%	116 (55.0%)	45 (21.3%)	11 (5.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (18.0%)	36	1069^th of 1534 public elementary schools	30.3%		43.7	986^th of 1534 public elementary schools	35.7%	83	24.0	33.4	75.0	9.5	22.7	31.3	28.8	60.0	68.8	64.5	50.0	40.0	58.3	47.6	45.4	62.5	50.0	$19,828	$2,703	$17,126
Dutch Ridge Elementary School	Public	3-6	2220 Dutch Ridge Road	Beaver	15009	Beaver County	Beaver Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 774-1017	589	36	16.1	20.9%	555 (94.2%)	4 (0.7%)	8 (1.4%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.5%)	92.8	43^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	97.2%		93.1	41^st of 1534 public elementary schools	97.3%	2	82.0	82.1	89.3	68.9			80.7	91.7		91.7	86.1	84.7	87.8	80.3			84.8	$13,476	$270	$13,206
Blackhawk Intermediate School	Public	K-4	635 Shenango Rd	Beaver Falls	15010	Beaver County	Blackhawk School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 843-5050	708	45	15.7	37.0%	647 (91.4%)	10 (1.4%)	19 (2.7%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.7%)	67.9	534^th of 1534 public elementary schools	65.2%		74.7	398^th of 1534 public elementary schools	74.1%	136	75.0	51.3					62.7	86.3		86.3	65.5	49.3					57.2	$6,906	$335	$6,571
Patterson Primary School	Public	K-2	701 Darlington Rd	Beaver Falls	15010	Beaver County	Blackhawk School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 843-1268	146	9	16.9	35.6%	132 (90.4%)	3 (2.1%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.5%)								(n/a)																		$7,694	$169	$7,525
College Square Elementary School	Public	K-2	375 College Ave	Beaver	15009	Beaver County	Beaver Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 774-1168	433	32	13.5	24.5%	394 (91.0%)	13 (3.0%)	15 (3.5%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)								(n/a)																		$13,038	$261	$12,778
South Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4949 State Route 151	Hookstown	15050	Beaver County	South Side Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 573-9581	430	35	12.4	30.5%	409 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.5%)	57.5	748^th of 1534 public elementary schools	51.2%		60.4	679^th of 1534 public elementary schools	55.7%	69	58.4	30.4	60.0				48.3	82.8		82.8	51.6	52.2	62.3				54.9	$25,510	$1,460	$24,050
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	805 15th Street	Beaver Falls	15010	Beaver County	Big Beaver Falls Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 843-3420	497	33	14.9	100.0%	188 (37.8%)	140 (28.2%)	14 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	146 (29.4%)	24.7	1172^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	23.6%		28.2	1133^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	26.1%	39	21.7	43.3	15.4				26.5	65.1		65.1	32.5	43.3	30.3				35.2	$17,778	$2,246	$15,533
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
New Brighton Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	3200 43rd St	New Brighton	15066	Beaver County	New Brighton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 843-1194	609	47	12.9	100.0%	423 (69.5%)	52 (8.5%)	19 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	115 (18.9%)	49.4	880^th of 1534 public elementary schools	42.6%		33.1	1093^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	28.7%	213	49.5	44.5	28.6				41.1	79.4		79.4	62.2	48.9	44.6				52.1	$16,334	$1,201	$15,133

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