Beaver Area MS vs Rochester Area Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.6 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
Rochester Area Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students
| Measure | Beaver Area MS Beaver, Pennsylvania | Rochester Area Elementary School Rochester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 521 | #958 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #2978 of 15,369 | #23434 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 291 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| city | Beaver | Rochester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beaver Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 52.5).
- •Beaver Area MS does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Beaver Area MS does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Beaver Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 98.8%).
- •Rochester Area Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 15.3).
- •Rochester Area Elementary School is the larger school with 346 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 Rochester Area Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Beaver Area MS ranks higher (71.7 vs 52.5 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 Rochester Area Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Beaver and Rochester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver Area MS: 291. Rochester Area Elementary School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Area MS and Rochester Area Elementary School rank in Pennsylvania?
Beaver Area MS is 138th of 521 and Rochester Area Elementary School is 958th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).