Beaver Creek Elementary School
Tel:
(610) 269-2790
Beaver Creek Elementary School serves 471 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Beaver Creek Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Beaver Creek Elementary School's student population of 471 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 471 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Beaver Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Beaver Creek Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #800 out of 2820 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 63% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 2% | 4% |
Hispanic | 7% | 11% |
Black | 5% | 15% |
White | 81% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.53 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 46% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Downingtown Area School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Beaver Creek Elementary School is Downingtown High School West Campus (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Downingtown Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bradford Hgts Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Downingtown Downingtown High School West Campus Grades: 9-12 | 1,563 student
0.6 miles
445 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-4400 0.6 9-12 1,563 - Downingtown Downingtown Stem Academy Grades: 9-12 | 815 students
0.6 miles
335 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8460 0.6 9-12 815 - Downingtown Downingtown Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 1,099 student
0.9 miles
115 Rock Raymond Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 518-0685 0.9 7-8 1,099 - Downingtown Bradford Hgts Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 540 students
1.1 miles
1330 Romig Rd
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-6021 1.1 K-5 540 - Downingtown East Ward Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 539 students
1.4 miles
435 Washington Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 269-8282 1.4 K-5 539
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