Big Beaver Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | Big Beaver Falls Area SD
Big Beaver Elementary School is located in Darlington, PA and is one of 2 elementary schools in Big Beaver Falls Area School District. It is a public school that serves 347 students in grades K-5.
Big Beaver Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Big Beaver Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Big Beaver Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Big Beaver Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Big Beaver Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Big Beaver Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Big Beaver Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Big Beaver Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver County Christian School 2.4 miles | n/a | |
| Blackhawk Intermediate School 2.5 miles |  |
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| Northwestern Primary School 2.6 miles | n/a | |
| Central Elementary School 4.3 miles |  |
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| Patterson Primary School 4.4 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 347
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Big Beaver Elementary School had 67% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Pennsylvania had 38% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
80%
Black
10%
Two or More Races
9%
Hispanic
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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Big Beaver Falls Area SD District Spending
$11,688Per Pupil
The Big Beaver Falls Area SD spends $11,688 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 37% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Big Beaver Falls Area SD District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Big Beaver Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Big Beaver Falls Area School DistrictTest Scores
About the PSSA
What is it?
The PSSA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The PSSA also evaluated how well school programs enable students to master the standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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TestRating
4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Pennsylvania, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2012 PSSA Results for all subjects tested.
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