Beaver Area Middle School
Beaver Area Middle School serves 290 students in grades 7-8.
Beaver Area Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beaver Area Middle School's student population of 290 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beaver Area Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,797 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Beaver Area Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1269 out of 2797 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
n/a
15%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Beaver Area Middle School?
290 students attend Beaver Area Middle School.
What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?
96% of Beaver Area Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beaver Area Middle School?
Beaver Area Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beaver Area Middle School offer ?
Beaver Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
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