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#369 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 13% in state

Beaver-main EL Sch

Elementary School · Bloomsburg Area Sd · Bloomsburg, PA

A Bloomsburg Area Sd elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

245 Beaver Valley Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

  • Math 88% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 78% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency86.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+35.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22 pts
Overall Proficiency82% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+24.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$16,513
Chronic Absenteeism11%

Students at Beaver-main EL Sch score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency88%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency78%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
79%
2024
Math
88%
ELA
78%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Beaver-main EL Sch 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,145

Median home value

$216,700

Median rent

$968/mo

College educated

32.5%

Homeownership

62.5%

Poverty rate

18.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17815; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Bloomsburg Area SD

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Memorial EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.8K–5Not available413Compare →
W W Evans Memorial EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.3K–5Not available254Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bloomsburg Area Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$16,513NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Beaver-main EL Sch is listed in Bloomsburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Beaver-main EL Sch

Beaver-main EL Sch is a public elementary school in Bloomsburg, PA, part of Bloomsburg Area Sd, serving approximately 91 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #369 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Beaver-main EL Sch

What grades does Beaver-main EL Sch serve?

Beaver-main EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Beaver-main EL Sch?

Beaver-main EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaver-main EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Beaver-main EL Sch is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beaver-main EL Sch rank in PA?

Beaver-main EL Sch ranks #369 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Beaver-main EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Beaver-main EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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-main EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beaver-main EL Sch has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Beaver-main EL Sch a charter school?

No, Beaver-main EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Beaver-main EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Beaver-main EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beaver-main EL Sch?

40.7% of students at Beaver-main EL Sch 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
91
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Columbia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.0%
Area population (ZIP 17815)
29,324
Area average commute
18.7 min
Area median age
34.9
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 17815; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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