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#367 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 13% in state

Dutch Ridge EL Sch

Elementary School · Beaver Area Sd · Beaver, PA

A Beaver Area Sd elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2220 Dutch Ridge Road, Beaver, PA 15009

  • Math 79% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 86% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency79.4% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency85.9% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+27.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+30.1 pts
Overall Proficiency83% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+17.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$15,902
Chronic Absenteeism13.4%

Students at Dutch Ridge EL Sch score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency79%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency86%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
83%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
78%
ELA
86%
2019
Math
78%
ELA
86%
2020*
Math
66%
ELA
83%
2021*
Math
66%
ELA
83%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
85%
2024
Math
79%
ELA
86%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (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

20.8%

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 Dutch Ridge EL 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average448/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beaver), 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

$83,629

Median home value

$245,400

Median rent

$725/mo

College educated

41%

Homeownership

76.1%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15009; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Brighton Area EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.8K–52.7 mi601Compare →
Ss Peter & Paul SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–82.7 mi123Compare →
St Monica Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–82.7 mi102Compare →
Central EL SchEnrollment path unverified3.0PK–53.0 mi456Compare →

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.

Beaver Area Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$15,902NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dutch Ridge EL Sch is listed in Beaver Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dutch Ridge EL Sch

Dutch Ridge EL Sch is a public elementary school in Beaver, PA, part of Beaver Area Sd, serving approximately 619 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #367 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dutch Ridge EL Sch

What grades does Dutch Ridge EL Sch serve?

Dutch Ridge EL Sch serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.

How many students attend Dutch Ridge EL Sch?

Dutch Ridge EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 619 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutch Ridge EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Dutch Ridge EL Sch is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dutch Ridge EL Sch rank in PA?

Dutch Ridge EL Sch ranks #367 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Dutch Ridge EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Dutch Ridge EL 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 Dutch Ridge EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dutch Ridge EL Sch has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dutch Ridge EL Sch a charter school?

No, Dutch Ridge EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dutch Ridge EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Dutch Ridge EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dutch Ridge EL Sch?

20.8% of students at Dutch Ridge 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
3rd – 6th
Enrollment
619
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Beaver County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.4%
Area population (ZIP 15009)
15,610
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
45.3
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 15009; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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