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Berlin Brothersvalley MS

Middle School · Berlin Brothersvalley Sd · Berlin, PA

A Berlin Brothersvalley Sd middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1025 E Main Street, Berlin, PA 15530

  • Math 42% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 59% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+0.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.6 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment6.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$17,022
Chronic Absenteeism12.5%

Students at Berlin Brothersvalley MS score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency59%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 50% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
66%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.1%

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 Berlin Brothersvalley MS 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.

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

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
#3 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 MS is listed in Berlin Brothersvalley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Berlin Brothersvalley MS

Berlin Brothersvalley MS is a public middle school in Berlin, PA, part of Berlin Brothersvalley Sd, serving approximately 232 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,760 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Berlin Brothersvalley MS

What grades does Berlin Brothersvalley MS serve?

Berlin Brothersvalley MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Berlin Brothersvalley MS?

Berlin Brothersvalley MS has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Berlin Brothersvalley MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Berlin Brothersvalley MS is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Berlin Brothersvalley MS rank in PA?

Berlin Brothersvalley MS ranks #1,760 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Berlin Brothersvalley MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Berlin Brothersvalley MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Berlin Brothersvalley MS has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Berlin Brothersvalley MS a charter school?

No, Berlin Brothersvalley MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Berlin Brothersvalley MS a Title I school?

No, Berlin Brothersvalley MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Berlin Brothersvalley MS?

37.1% of students at Berlin Brothersvalley 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
232
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Somerset County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.5%
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.
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

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