Beaver Area MS vs Rochester MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle 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 MS
Rochester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
181 students
| Measure | Beaver Area MS Beaver, Pennsylvania | Rochester MS Rochester, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 521 | #417 of 521 |
| National rank | #2978 of 15,369 | #10803 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 291 | 181 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 17% |
| city | Beaver | Rochester |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beaver Area MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 35.3).
- •Beaver Area MS does better on math proficiency (49% vs 17%).
- •Beaver Area MS does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Beaver Area MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 96.1%).
- •Rochester MS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.3).
- •Beaver Area MS is the larger school with 291 students compared with 181.
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 MS?
On the Success Index (US), Beaver Area MS ranks higher (71.7 vs 35.3 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 MS?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Beaver and Rochester in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beaver Area MS: 291. Rochester MS: 181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beaver Area MS and Rochester MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Beaver Area MS is 138th of 521 and Rochester MS is 417th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).