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#2812 of 2,846 schools in PA
Beverly Hills MS
Middle School · Upper Darby Sd · Upper Darby, PA
An Upper Darby Sd middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1400 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
- Math 9% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beverly Hills MS score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Beverly Hills MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,551
Median home value
$155,400
Median rent
$1,178/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19082; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel Hill MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 1,290 | Compare → |
| 63rd St Multicultural Acad of Academic ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Faith Connection Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Friends Central SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 738 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Upper Darby Sd
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,476NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beverly Hills MS is listed in Upper Darby SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beverly Hills MS
Beverly Hills MS is a public middle school in Upper Darby, PA, part of Upper Darby Sd, serving approximately 1,494 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,812 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beverly Hills MS
What grades does Beverly Hills MS serve?
Beverly Hills MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Beverly Hills MS?
Beverly Hills MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beverly Hills MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Beverly Hills MS is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beverly Hills MS rank in PA?
Beverly Hills MS ranks #2,812 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Beverly Hills MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Beverly Hills MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Beverly Hills MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beverly Hills MS has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Beverly Hills MS a charter school?
No, Beverly Hills MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beverly Hills MS a Title I school?
No, Beverly Hills MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beverly Hills MS?
100.1% of students at Beverly Hills 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
- 1,494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (610) 626-9317
- Area population (ZIP 19082)
- 41,875
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 19082; 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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