Excellent
#368 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 13% in state
Blackhawk Intermediate Sch
Elementary School · Blackhawk Sd · Beaver Falls, PA
A Blackhawk Sd elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
635 Shenango Rd, Beaver Falls, PA 15010
- Math 64% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blackhawk Intermediate Sch score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Blackhawk Intermediate Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,325/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beaver Falls), 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
$70,253
Median home value
$196,600
Median rent
$833/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15010; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver County ChristianPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–8 | 2.0 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Big Beaver EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Patterson Primary SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–2 | 2.6 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Central EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 456 | 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.
Blackhawk Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blackhawk Intermediate Sch is listed in Blackhawk SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blackhawk Intermediate Sch
Blackhawk Intermediate Sch is a public elementary school in Beaver Falls, PA, part of Blackhawk Sd, serving approximately 729 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #368 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blackhawk Intermediate Sch
What grades does Blackhawk Intermediate Sch serve?
Blackhawk Intermediate Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Blackhawk Intermediate Sch?
Blackhawk Intermediate Sch has an enrollment of approximately 729 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackhawk Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackhawk Intermediate Sch is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blackhawk Intermediate Sch rank in PA?
Blackhawk Intermediate Sch ranks #368 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Blackhawk Intermediate Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Blackhawk Intermediate Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Blackhawk Intermediate Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blackhawk Intermediate Sch has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Blackhawk Intermediate Sch a charter school?
No, Blackhawk Intermediate Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blackhawk Intermediate Sch a Title I school?
No, Blackhawk Intermediate Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blackhawk Intermediate Sch?
39.2% of students at Blackhawk Intermediate 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
- 729
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Beaver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (724) 843-5050
- Area population (ZIP 15010)
- 28,621
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 15010; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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