Beaver Area School District

Summary:

The Beaver Area School District in Pennsylvania operates four high-performing schools, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. These schools consistently rank among the top institutions in the state, providing an excellent education for students across all grade levels.

Dutch Ridge Elementary School stands out as a top-tier institution, ranking among the 102 best elementary schools in Pennsylvania. With over 70% of students proficient or better in both Math and English Language Arts, and an impressive 88.3% proficiency rate in 5th grade Math, Dutch Ridge demonstrates exceptional academic performance. College Square Elementary School and Beaver Area Middle School also show strong results, contributing to the district's overall excellence.

At the high school level, Beaver Area Senior High School ranks among the top 95 high schools in Pennsylvania, with impressive Keystone Exam scores and a high graduation rate of 87.9%. The district's investment in education is evident, with relatively high spending per student compared to state averages, which likely contributes to the schools' ability to provide quality resources and support for their students.

District Detail

1300 Fifth Street
Beaver, PA 15009-2600

(724) 774-4010

SchoolDigger Rank:
33^rd of 606 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 1,981

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	PSSA Math (2025)							PSSA English Language Arts (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Beaver Area Middle School	Public	7-8	Gypsy Glen Rd	Beaver	15009	Beaver County	Beaver Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 774-0253	291	20	14.6	27.8%	265 (91.1%)	2 (0.7%)	9 (3.1%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	91.7	60^th of 873 public middle schools	93.1%		86.2	88^th of 891 public middle schools	90.1%	28								57.0	49.3	53.0					74.8	69.5	72.1	$10,535	$336	$10,199
College Square Elementary School	Public	K-2	375 College Ave	Beaver	15009	Beaver County	Beaver Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 774-1168	400	34	11.8	28.5%	355 (88.8%)	15 (3.8%)	18 (4.5%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)								(n/a)																		$15,073	$481	$14,591
Beaver Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	Gypsy Glen Rd	Beaver	15009	Beaver County	Beaver Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 774-0251	650	41	15.6	27.8%	595 (91.5%)	14 (2.2%)	15 (2.3%)	14 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	82.4	95^th of 681 public high schools	86.0%		80.3	112^th of 686 public high schools	83.7%	17	59.7	65.8	78.3															$19,662	$628	$19,034
Dutch Ridge Elementary School	Public	3-6	2220 Dutch Ridge Road	Beaver	15009	Beaver County	Beaver Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 774-1017	640	35	18.3	20.2%	587 (91.7%)	12 (1.9%)	19 (3.0%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.7%)	90.9	102^nd of 1511 public elementary schools	93.2%		91.8	47^th of 1526 public elementary schools	96.9%	55				82.6	70.7	88.3	68.6			77.3	82.0	61.8	78.7	82.4			76.1	$13,210	$422	$12,789

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Rochester Area School District	2.27 mi	3	454^th
Central Valley School District	2.46 mi	4	221^st
New Brighton Area School District	2.8 mi	3	458^th
Beaver County Career & Technology Center	3.13 mi	1
Blackhawk School District	3.64 mi	4	179^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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