Beaver River Central School is a small K-12 school in Beaver Falls in northern Lewis County. As of 2011, it had a total enrollment of 893 and a graduating class of 66. in 2011, 68% of graduates went on to two-year colleges, technical schools, or four-year colleges.
Serving 199 students in grades 6-8, Beaver River Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Beaver River Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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Beaver River Middle School's student population of 199 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1954
Colors
Green, Orange and White
School Calendar
School Motto
Experiencing Today, Preparing for Tomorrow
Beaver River Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beaver River Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2462 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
n/a
30%
Black
3%
15%
White
97%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Beaver River Middle School's ranking?
Beaver River Middle School is ranked #2462 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Beaver River Middle School?
199 students attend Beaver River Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Beaver River Middle School students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beaver River Middle School?
Beaver River Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Beaver River Middle School offer ?
Beaver River Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Beaver River Middle School part of?
Beaver River Middle School is part of Beaver River Central School District.
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