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#2058 of 2,846 schools in PA
Big Beaver EL Sch
Elementary School · Big Beaver Falls Area Sd · Darlington, PA
A Big Beaver Falls Area Sd elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
588 Friendship Drive, Darlington, PA 16115
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Big Beaver EL Sch score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Big Beaver EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,033
Median home value
$182,600
Median rent
$829/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver County ChristianPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Blackhawk Intermediate SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–4 | 2.5 mi | 729 | Compare → |
| Central EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Patterson Primary SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–2 | 4.4 mi | 144 | 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
- #2 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
Big Beaver EL Sch is listed in Big Beaver Falls Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Beaver EL Sch
Big Beaver EL Sch is a public elementary school in Darlington, PA, part of Big Beaver Falls Area Sd, serving approximately 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,058 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Beaver EL Sch
What grades does Big Beaver EL Sch serve?
Big Beaver EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Big Beaver EL Sch?
Big Beaver EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Beaver EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Beaver 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 Big Beaver EL Sch rank in PA?
Big Beaver EL Sch ranks #2,058 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Big Beaver EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Beaver EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Big Beaver EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Beaver EL Sch has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Big Beaver EL Sch a charter school?
No, Big Beaver EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big Beaver EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Big Beaver EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big Beaver EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Big Beaver 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
- 314
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Beaver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (724) 827-2828
- Area population (ZIP 16115)
- 3,451
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 16115; 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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