Beaver Area MS vs Dutch Ridge El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaver Area MS
Beaver · Public middle · Grades 7–8
291 students
Dutch Ridge El Sch
Beaver · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
640 students
| Measure | Beaver Area MS Beaver, Pennsylvania | Dutch Ridge El Sch Beaver, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #138 of 521 | #266 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2978 of 15,369 | #3939 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 291 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 78% |
| city | Beaver | Beaver |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dutch Ridge El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 71.7).
- •Dutch Ridge El Sch does better on math proficiency (78% vs 49%).
- •Dutch Ridge El Sch does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 70%).
- •Dutch Ridge El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 27.8%).
- •Beaver Area MS does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.8).
- •Dutch Ridge El Sch is the larger school with 640 students compared with 291.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beaver Area MS better than Dutch Ridge El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Dutch Ridge El Sch ranks higher (81.9 vs 71.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beaver Area MS and Dutch Ridge El Sch?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Beaver and Beaver in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver Area MS: 291. Dutch Ridge El Sch: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Area MS and Dutch Ridge El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Beaver Area MS is 138th of 521 and Dutch Ridge El Sch is 266th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).