Enrollment
196
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Beaver Falls, NY
Beaver River Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Beaver River Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360420005992
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beaver River Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Beaver Falls · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Beaver River Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beaver River Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Beaver Falls, NY.
School address
District: Beaver River Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360420005992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beaver River Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beaver River Middle School
Beaver River Middle School is a small middle school in Beaver Falls, New York, enrolling 196 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.3:1 is larger than about 92% of New York schools and 38% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of New York schools, with 196 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 280 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 196 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Beaver River Central School District spends $19,843 per pupil, 25% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 43 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 196 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Beaver River Central School District also operates Beaver River Elementary School (413 students) and Beaver River Senior High School (254 students) alongside Beaver River Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Beaver River Middle School compares
Beaver River Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 96.4%
African American 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Beaver River Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beaver River Central School District, which includes Beaver River Middle School.
$19,843
Per student
-25%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.2%
State 59.8%
Federal 14.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Beaver River Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver River Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beaver River Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beaver River Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~196 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Beaver River Middle School
How many students attend Beaver River Middle School?
Beaver River Middle School has 196 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Beaver Falls, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaver River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaver River Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 38% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beaver River Middle School?
43.8% of students at Beaver River Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beaver River Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Beaver River Middle School is White at 96.4% of enrollment, in Beaver Falls, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beaver River Middle School?
Beaver River Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beaver River Middle School rank among public schools in Beaver Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Beaver River Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Beaver Falls, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Beaver Falls on the city page.
Is Beaver River Middle School a good school?
Beaver River Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Beaver River Central School District?
Besides Beaver River Middle School, Beaver River Central School District also operates Beaver River Elementary School (413 students) and Beaver River Senior High School (254 students). See the Beaver River Central School District district page for the complete list.
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