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Beaver River Middle School
Middle School · Beaver River Central School District · Beaver Falls, NY
A Beaver River Central School District middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9508 ARTZ RD, Beaver Falls, NY 13305
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beaver River Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Beaver River Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low218/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median home value
$96,300
College educated
3.9%
Homeownership
82%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.6 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Crystal Light Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | 1–9 | 3.9 mi | 52 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Beaver River Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,341NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beaver River Middle School is listed in BEAVER RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beaver River Middle School
Beaver River Middle School is a public middle school in Beaver Falls, NY, part of Beaver River Central School District, serving approximately 199 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,488 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beaver River Middle School
What grades does Beaver River Middle School serve?
Beaver River Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Beaver River Middle School?
Beaver River Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaver River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaver River Middle School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beaver River Middle School rank in NY?
Beaver River Middle School ranks #4,488 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Beaver River Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beaver River Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Beaver River Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beaver River Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Beaver River Middle School a charter school?
No, Beaver River Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beaver River Middle School a Title I school?
No, Beaver River Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beaver River Middle School?
50.3% of students at Beaver River Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lewis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (315) 346-1211
- Area population (ZIP 13305)
- 421
- Area median age
- 38.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 13305; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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