Dutch Ridge Elementary School

2220 Dutch Ridge Road
Beaver, PA 15009
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 586 students in grades 3-6, Dutch Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 10% in PA
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dutch Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Dutch Ridge Elementary School's student population of 586 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Dutch Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dutch Ridge Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#138 out of 2549 schools
(Top 10%)
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66%
38%
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83%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
1%
14%
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White
94%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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0.12
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Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dutch Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Dutch Ridge Elementary School is ranked #138 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Dutch Ridge Elementary School?
586 students attend Dutch Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dutch Ridge Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dutch Ridge Elementary School?
Dutch Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dutch Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Dutch Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dutch Ridge Elementary School part of?
Dutch Ridge Elementary School is part of Beaver Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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