West Beaver Township’s public schools outscore 65% of Pennsylvania districts
In West Beaver Township, 45% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving West Beaver Township, 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.
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.
West Beaver Township’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 940 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of West Beaver Township’s, its schools beat 73%, higher than their 65% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 57% and math 45% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,396 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then one middle and one middle school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Midd-West MS, then Midd-West HS. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
West Beaver Amish School (private) and Jacks Mountain Amish Parochial (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.
What’s behind West Beaver Township’s grade
B+: better than 65% of Pennsylvania school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve West Beaver Township, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in West Beaver Township · depends on your address
Middleburg El Sch
Grades K–5 · 551 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Middleburg
West Snyder El Sch
Grades K–5 · 335 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Beaver Springs
1st grade in West Beaver Township · depends on your address
Middleburg El Sch
Grades K–5 · 551 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Middleburg
West Snyder El Sch
Grades K–5 · 335 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Beaver Springs
2nd grade in West Beaver Township · depends on your address
Middleburg El Sch
Grades K–5 · 551 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Middleburg
West Snyder El Sch
Grades K–5 · 335 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Beaver Springs
3rd grade in West Beaver Township · depends on your address
Middleburg El Sch
Grades K–5 · 551 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Middleburg
West Snyder El Sch
Grades K–5 · 335 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Beaver Springs
4th grade in West Beaver Township · depends on your address
Middleburg El Sch
Grades K–5 · 551 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Middleburg
West Snyder El Sch
Grades K–5 · 335 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Beaver Springs
5th grade in West Beaver Township · depends on your address
Middleburg El Sch
Grades K–5 · 551 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Middleburg
West Snyder El Sch
Grades K–5 · 335 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Beaver Springs
6th grade in West Beaver Township
Midd-West MS
Grades 6–7 · 295 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Middleburg
7th grade in West Beaver Township
Midd-West MS
Grades 6–7 · 295 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Middleburg
8th grade in West Beaver Township
Midd-West HS
Grades 8–12 · 726 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Middleburg
9th grade in West Beaver Township
Midd-West HS
Grades 8–12 · 726 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Middleburg
10th grade in West Beaver Township
Midd-West HS
Grades 8–12 · 726 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Middleburg
11th grade in West Beaver Township
Midd-West HS
Grades 8–12 · 726 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Middleburg
12th grade in West Beaver Township
Midd-West HS
Grades 8–12 · 726 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Middleburg
West Beaver Township’s public schools are run by Midd-West School District, which also serves Adams, Beaver, Beavertown and Center and others. 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.
Above the state in reading
West Beaver Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share West Beaver Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| West Beaver Township | B+ | Midd-West |
| McClure | — | Midd-West |
| Spring | B+ | Midd-West |
| West Perry | B+ | Midd-West |
| Fayette | B− | Juniata County |
| Decatur | C | Mifflin County |
| Armagh | C | Mifflin County |
3 of the 6 neighbors share Midd-West with West Beaver Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in West Beaver Township
6 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).
Questions about West Beaver Township’s schools
Are West Beaver Township’s schools good?
By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools West Beaver Township children attend outscore 65% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 73%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is West Beaver Township in?
Midd-West School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,907 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
What is West Beaver Township’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Midd-West School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does West Beaver Township spend per student?
$16,396 in Midd-West School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in West Beaver Township?
Yes: West Beaver Amish School (religious, grades 1–8, 23 students) and Jacks Mountain Amish Parochial (religious, grades 1–8, 9 students).
Parents talk
What West Beaver Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near West Beaver Township → They have their own page.
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.