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#2732 of 2,846 schools in PA
Beaver Falls MS
Middle School · Big Beaver Falls Area Sd · Beaver Falls, PA
A Big Beaver Falls Area Sd middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1601 8th Ave, Beaver Falls, PA 15010
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beaver Falls MS score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Beaver Falls MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,325/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beaver Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,253
Median home value
$196,600
Median rent
$833/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The School at Mcguire MemorialPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| New Brighton Area MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Highland MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 5–8 | 2.7 mi | 699 | Compare → |
| Rochester MSEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 174 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Big Beaver Falls Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,489NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beaver Falls MS is listed in Big Beaver Falls Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beaver Falls MS
Beaver Falls MS is a public middle school in Beaver Falls, PA, part of Big Beaver Falls Area Sd, serving approximately 344 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,732 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beaver Falls MS
What grades does Beaver Falls MS serve?
Beaver Falls MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Beaver Falls MS?
Beaver Falls MS has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaver Falls MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaver Falls MS is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beaver Falls MS rank in PA?
Beaver Falls MS ranks #2,732 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Beaver Falls MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Beaver Falls MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Falls MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beaver Falls MS has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Beaver Falls MS a charter school?
No, Beaver Falls MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beaver Falls MS a Title I school?
No, Beaver Falls MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beaver Falls MS?
100.3% of students at Beaver Falls MS 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
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Beaver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.3%
- Phone
- (724) 846-5470
- Area population (ZIP 15010)
- 28,621
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 15010; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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