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#1651 of 2,846 schools in PA
Berlin Brothersvalley EL Sch
Elementary School · Berlin Brothersvalley Sd · Berlin, PA
A Berlin Brothersvalley Sd elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1025 E Main Street, Berlin, PA 15530
- Math 57% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Berlin Brothersvalley EL Sch score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Berlin Brothersvalley 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average514/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Berlin), 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
$59,318
Median home value
$145,700
Median rent
$779/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Berlin Brothersvalley Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Berlin Brothersvalley EL Sch is listed in Berlin Brothersvalley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Berlin Brothersvalley EL Sch
Berlin Brothersvalley EL Sch is a public elementary school in Berlin, PA, part of Berlin Brothersvalley Sd, serving approximately 302 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,651 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Berlin Brothersvalley EL Sch
What grades does Berlin Brothersvalley EL Sch serve?
Berlin Brothersvalley EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Berlin Brothersvalley EL Sch?
Berlin Brothersvalley EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berlin Brothersvalley EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Berlin Brothersvalley EL Sch is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Berlin Brothersvalley EL Sch rank in PA?
Berlin Brothersvalley EL Sch ranks #1,651 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Berlin Brothersvalley EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Berlin Brothersvalley EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Berlin Brothersvalley EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Berlin Brothersvalley EL Sch has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Berlin Brothersvalley EL Sch a charter school?
No, Berlin Brothersvalley EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Berlin Brothersvalley EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Berlin Brothersvalley EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berlin Brothersvalley EL Sch?
43.4% of students at Berlin Brothersvalley 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 302
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (814) 267-4623
- Area population (ZIP 15530)
- 5,187
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 15530; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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