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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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,594 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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Big Beaver Falls Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,594 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Big Beaver Falls Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#499 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
57%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.59
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
15%
# Black Students
406 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
25%
14%
# White Students
748 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
47%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
359 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
23%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
129
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
120
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
142
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
103
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
121
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
115
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
105
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
131
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
108
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
147
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
112
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,826 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,183 is less than the state median of $23,119. 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
$19,826
$23,696
Spending / Student
$19,183
$23,119
Best Big Beaver Falls Area School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 8th Ave
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-7470
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-7470
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 23% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #44.
Beaver Falls Middle School
(Math: 12% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
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 1,594 students.
What is the rank of Big Beaver Falls Area School District?
Big Beaver Falls Area School District is ranked #500 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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, 25% of students are Black, 23% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Big Beaver Falls Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,183 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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