Beaver Area High School is a public high school in Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the only high school in the Beaver Area School District. Athletic teams compete as the Beaver Bobcats in the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League.
Serving 291 students in grades 7-8, Beaver Area Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beaver Area Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Beaver Area Middle School's student population of 291 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1899
Colors
No specific data provided
School Motto
'Where Tradition Dictates a Standard of Excellence'
School Rankings
Beaver Area Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beaver Area Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#730 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
1%
14%
White
91%
60%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beaver Area Middle School's ranking?
Beaver Area Middle School is ranked #730 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Beaver Area Middle School often compared to?
Beaver Area Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Valley Middle School, Hopewell Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Beaver Area Middle School?
291 students attend Beaver Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Beaver Area Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beaver Area Middle School?
Beaver Area Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beaver Area Middle School offer ?
Beaver Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Beaver Area Middle School part of?
Beaver Area Middle School is part of Beaver Area School District.
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