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Baden Academy Charter School vs. Big Beaver Elementary School

Should you attend Baden Academy Charter School or Big Beaver Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Baden Academy Charter School
1016 State Street
Baden, PA 15005
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Big Beaver Elementary School
588 Friendship Drive
Darlington, PA 16115
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Baden Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Big Beaver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 603 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Baden Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Big Beaver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-5
Total Students
603 students
314 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Baden Academy Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Big Beaver Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Baden Academy Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Big Beaver Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Baden Academy Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Big Beaver Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Baden Academy Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baden Academy Charter School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Big Beaver Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Big Beaver Falls Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1853 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1649 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Baden Academy Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Big Beaver Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
40-44%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baden Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baden Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Big Beaver Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Big Beaver Falls Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baden Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baden Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Big Beaver Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Big Beaver Falls Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baden Academy Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baden Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Big Beaver Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Big Beaver Falls Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Baden Academy Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Big Beaver Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
90
63
Grade 1 Students
90
56
Grade 2 Students
90
66
Grade 3 Students
88
41
Grade 4 Students
87
44
Grade 5 Students
81
44
Grade 6 Students
77
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Baden Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baden Academy Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Big Beaver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Big Beaver Falls Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Baden Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baden Academy Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Big Beaver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Big Beaver Falls Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
27%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Baden Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baden Academy Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Big Beaver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Big Beaver Falls Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
56%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Baden Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baden Academy Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Big Beaver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Big Beaver Falls Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Baden Academy Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baden Academy Charter School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Big Beaver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Big Beaver Falls Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Baden Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baden Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Big Beaver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Big Beaver Falls Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Baden Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baden Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Big Beaver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Big Beaver Falls Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Baden Academy Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baden Academy Charter School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Big Beaver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Big Beaver Falls Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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