Berlin Brothersvalley SD

Berlin, Pennsylvania — 3 schools

723
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$17,479
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Berlin Brothersvalley SD operates 3 public schools serving 723 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 769 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Somerset County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,479 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 29.2% local, 61.5% state, and 9.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $84,555 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 49/100, ranked #337 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (4 AP courses district-wide), a 256.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 12.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.1% White, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American across the district's schools.

Berlin Brothersvalley El Sch accounts for 37.7% of all Berlin Brothersvalley SD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Berlin Brothersvalley SD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Berlin Brothersvalley SD student-counselor ratio is 256:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Berlin Brothersvalley SD is typically wider than the Berlin Brothersvalley SD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Berlin Brothersvalley SD chronic absenteeism rate is 12.8% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.3%
Federal
61.5%
State
29.2%
Local

Funding Equity

49
Equity Score
337 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Somerset County county, where this district is located.

$830
Studio/mo
$835
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,307
3 BR/mo
$1,469
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$84,555
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Berlin Brothersvalley SD.

White 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 1.4%
Multiracial 2.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
4 AP courses total
256.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Berlin Brothersvalley SD

School Enrollment
Berlin Brothersvalley El Sch
290
Berlin Brothersvalley Shs
248
Berlin Brothersvalley Ms
231

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Berlin Brothersvalley SD?

Berlin Brothersvalley SD has 3 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 723 students.

How much does Berlin Brothersvalley SD spend per student?

Berlin Brothersvalley SD spends $17,479 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #337 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in Berlin Brothersvalley SD?

The average teacher salary in Berlin Brothersvalley SD is $84,555 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Berlin Brothersvalley SD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Somerset County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Berlin Brothersvalley SD?

Berlin Brothersvalley SD students are 94.1% White, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Berlin Brothersvalley SD?

Berlin Brothersvalley SD has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #337 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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