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Freedom Area Elementary School vs. Big Beaver Elementary School

Should you attend Freedom Area Elementary 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
Freedom Area Elementary School
1700 School St.
Freedom, PA 15042
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Big Beaver Elementary School
588 Friendship Drive
Darlington, PA 16115
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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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 436 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Freedom Area Elementary School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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-4
K-5
Total Students
436 students
314 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Freedom Area Elementary 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
57% | 43%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Freedom Area Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Big Beaver Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Freedom Area Elementary 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
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Area Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Freedom 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.
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

#1151 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#1649 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Freedom Area Elementary 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.
45-49%
(Top 50% in PA)
40-44%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freedom Area Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Freedom Area 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.
55-59%
(Top 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 Freedom Area Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Freedom Area 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.
85-89%
(Top 10% 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 Freedom Area Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Freedom Area 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 Freedom Area Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Big Beaver Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
80
63
Grade 1 Students
79
56
Grade 2 Students
92
66
Grade 3 Students
96
41
Grade 4 Students
89
44
Grade 5 Students
-
44

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 Freedom Area Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Freedom Area 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 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
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Freedom Area Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Freedom Area 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
1%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Freedom Area Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Freedom Area 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
90%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Freedom Area Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Freedom Area 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
5%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Freedom Area Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Freedom Area 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.
0.19
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Freedom Area Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Freedom Area 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
52%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Freedom Area Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Freedom Area 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
3%
6%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Freedom Area Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Freedom Area 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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