Big Beaver Falls Area Sd School District
School District · Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,489
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,489
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Big Beaver Falls Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Big Beaver Falls Area Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Beaver Falls Area Shs
Beaver Falls · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Big Beaver EL Sch
Darlington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Beaver Falls MS
Beaver Falls · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#461 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.0
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,489
$1,651 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
1,618 students
Typical than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Big Beaver Falls Area Sd ranks #461 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Big Beaver Falls Area Sd's schools with real test data average 4.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Beaver Falls Area Shs (6.0/10), Big Beaver EL Sch (5.1/10), and Beaver Falls MS (3.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Big Beaver Falls Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaver Falls Area Shs | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Big Beaver EL Sch | 5.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Beaver Falls MS | 3.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Central EL Sch | 3.0 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Big Beaver Falls Area Sd
Big Beaver Falls Area Sd is a Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,618 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $16,489 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.3/10, Big Beaver Falls Area Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Beaver Falls Area Shs, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Big Beaver Falls Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 44.6% and ELA proficiency of 57.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Big Beaver Falls Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Big Beaver Falls Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Big Beaver Falls Area Sd
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Beaver Falls
- Total Enrollment
- 1,618
- Teachers (FTE)
- 120
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Big Beaver Falls Area Sd?
Big Beaver Falls Area Sd has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Big Beaver Falls Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Big Beaver Falls Area Sd is 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Big Beaver Falls Area Sd?
Big Beaver Falls Area Sd spends $16,489 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Big Beaver Falls Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Big Beaver Falls Area Sd is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Big Beaver Falls Area Sd?
Beaver Falls Area Shs is the highest-rated school in Big Beaver Falls Area Sd with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Big Beaver Falls Area Sd?
Across schools in Big Beaver Falls Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Big Beaver Falls Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Big Beaver Falls Area Sd has an average school rating of 4.3/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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