West Beaver Elementary School serves 265 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-79%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-89%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
96%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend West Beaver Elementary School?
265 students attend West Beaver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of West Beaver Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Beaver Elementary School?
West Beaver Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Beaver Elementary School offer ?
West Beaver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is West Beaver Elementary School part of?
West Beaver Elementary School is part of Midd-West School District.
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