Big Beaver Falls Area SD School District

1503 8th Avenue
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Big Beaver Falls Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,664 students in Big Beaver Falls Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Big Beaver Falls Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more 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
1,664 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Big Beaver Falls Area SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#516 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Big Beaver Falls Area SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
16%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Big Beaver Falls Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
37%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Big Beaver Falls Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Big Beaver Falls Area SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.57
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
368 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
22%
14%
# White Students
835 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
50%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
378 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
23%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
40
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
144
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
116
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
134
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
117
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
114
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
138
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
120
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
142
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
149
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
117
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
110
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
97
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,992 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,376 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Big Beaver Falls Area SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$31 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Big Beaver Falls Area SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,992
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Big Beaver Falls Area SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,376
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Big Beaver Falls Area SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Big Beaver Falls Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Beaver Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
588 Friendship Drive
Darlington, PA 16115
(724) 827-2828
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
Rank: #22.
Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School
Math: 30-34%
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 8th Ave
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-7470
Grades: 9-12
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
805 15th Street
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-3420
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #44.
Beaver Falls MiddleSchool
Math: 6% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 8th Ave
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 846-5470
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Big Beaver Falls Area SD School District?
Big Beaver Falls Area SD School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,664 students.
What is the rank of Big Beaver Falls Area SD School District?
Big Beaver Falls Area SD School District is ranked #513 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Big Beaver Falls Area SD School District?
50% of Big Beaver Falls Area SD School District students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Big Beaver Falls Area SD School District?
Big Beaver Falls Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Big Beaver Falls Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,376 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,664 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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