Top Rankings
Beaver Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,005 students in Beaver Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Beaver Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,005 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Beaver Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 677 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
55%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
29 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
1,875 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
94%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
151
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
146
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
149
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
159
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
134
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
131
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
162
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
140
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
151
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
173
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
150
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
170
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
189
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,189 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,915 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,189
$23,665
Spending / Student
$17,915
$23,089
Best Beaver Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dutch Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2220 Dutch Ridge Road
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-1017
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-1017
Grades: 3-6
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
Beaver Area Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Gypsy Glen Rd
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-0251
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-0251
Grades: 9-12
| 682 students
Rank: #33.
Beaver Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 30% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Gypsy Glen Rd
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-0253
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-0253
Grades: 7-8
| 291 students
Rank: n/an/a
375 College Ave
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-1168
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-1168
Grades: K-2
| 446 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Beaver Area SD School District?
Beaver Area SD School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,005 students.
What is the rank of Beaver Area SD School District?
Beaver Area SD School District is ranked #24 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beaver Area SD School District?
94% of Beaver Area SD School District 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 Beaver Area SD School District?
Beaver Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Beaver Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,915 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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