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Schools in Baden · Ambridge Area School District

Baden’s public schools score below 72% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation

In Baden, 27% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Baden, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.

#907of 1,037 Pennsylvania townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
51%
▼ 4 pts vs PA 55%
2021–22
Math proficiency
27%
▼ 9 pts vs PA 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
80–84%
▼ 4–8 pts vs PA 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.9K
▼ 27% vs PA $21.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.9
PA 13.4 · larger classes
Schools in town
3
1,446 students on the public path
In brief

Baden’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 1850 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Baden’s, its schools beat 10%, lower than their 28% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 51% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania (the state reports Baden’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,947 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Ambridge Area MS, then Ambridge Area HS. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Baden Academy CS and The Prevention Network & Class Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Baden’s grade

C+ Test scoresD Graduation

C: better than 28% of Pennsylvania school districts, #907 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Both inputs trail the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

Pennsylvania school districts we grade (688)Better than 28%
Lower resultsHigher results
Pennsylvania towns with similar household incomes (1850)Better than 10%
C−C+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,037 test results and a graduating class of 182 could put Baden anywhere from C− to C+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 95% of Baden’s students in the tested grades sat them (990 in math, 1,084 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Baden, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5State Street El SchAmbridge Area School DistrictC
6–8Ambridge Area MSin FreedomC−
9–12Ambridge Area HSin AmbridgeC

Baden’s public schools are run by Ambridge Area School District, which also serves Ambridge, Economy, Harmony and South Heights. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Ambridge Area School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,186 students, down 4% since 2020–21 · 15.9 per teacher (PA 13.4)
$15,947PA $21,758 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading51%
State average 55.1% · 1084 students tested
Math27%
State average 36.1% · 990 students tested

Baden vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Baden’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
BadenCAmbridge Area
EconomyCAmbridge Area
HarmonyCAmbridge Area
HopewellB+Hopewell Area
AliquippaC−Aliquippa

2 of the 4 neighbors share Ambridge Area with Baden, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Baden

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Badenby address
State Street El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C
241 students14:1Rate it →
Also serving Badenin other towns
Ambridge Area MS
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Freedom
C−
500 students16:1Rate it →
Ambridge Area HS
High · Grades 9–12 · Ambridge
C
705 students22:1Rate it →
Charter schoolsfree, open by application
Baden Academy CS
Elementary · Grades K–6
C+
Charter
593 students13:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
The Prevention Network & Class Academy
Grades 5–12
Private · Nonsectarian
60 students9:1Rate it →

Questions about Baden’s schools

Are Baden’s schools good?

On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Baden children attend score below 72% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #907 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 10%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Baden in?

Ambridge Area School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,186 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Baden kids go to high school?

Ambridge Area HS in Ambridge, with 705 students; its own test results earn a C.

What is Baden’s graduation rate?

80–84% of the class of 2023 in Ambridge Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.

How much does Baden spend per student?

$15,947 in Ambridge Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Baden?

Yes: The Prevention Network & Class Academy (nonsectarian, grades 5–12, 60 students). Baden also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.