Blackhawk Intermediate Sch

Blackhawk Intermediate School serves 729 students from kindergarten through fourth grade in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, operating as part of the larger suburban community in Beaver County. With 44 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1, providing reasonable class sizes for elementary learners. The school demonstrates solid academic performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #620 out of 2,852 Pennsylvania schools, placing it in the 78th percentile statewide.

Students show strong foundational skills development, with 66% achieving proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and reading, while 60% reach proficiency in mathematics across the grade levels served. Blackhawk Intermediate draws students from a stable residential area where the median household income is $66,338 and median home values average $179,000. The surrounding ZIP code of 15010 is home to 28,523 residents, with 29% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a poverty rate of 12.3%, indicating a largely middle-class community environment.

Located on Shenango Road, the school sits within a large suburban setting that provides families with the benefits of suburban living while maintaining access to educational resources and community amenities typical of established Pennsylvania neighborhoods.