Top Rankings
Big Beaver Falls Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,613 students in Big Beaver Falls Area 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,931 Schools
# Students
1,613 Students
1,666,263 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
124,167 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Big Beaver Falls Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#502 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
57%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.5%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.60
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
5%
16%
% Black
26%
14%
% White
47%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
21%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,593 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,730. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,957 is less than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,593
$23,730
Spending / Student
$18,957
$23,152
Best Big Beaver Falls Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Beaver Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
588 Friendship Drive
Darlington, PA 16115
(724) 827-2828
Darlington, PA 16115
(724) 827-2828
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 8th Ave
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-7470
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-7470
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 15th Street
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-3420
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-3420
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Beaver Falls Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 8th Ave
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 846-5470
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 846-5470
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Big Beaver Falls Area School District?
Big Beaver Falls Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,613 students.
What is the rank of Big Beaver Falls Area School District?
Big Beaver Falls Area School District is ranked #509 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 School District?
47% of Big Beaver Falls Area School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 21% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Big Beaver Falls Area School District?
Big Beaver Falls Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Big Beaver Falls Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,957 is less than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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