Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School

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Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School ranks 216 th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School is a public middle school serving 225 students in grades 5-8 in the Berlin Brothersvalley School District in Berlin, Pennsylvania. The school consistently ranks in the top 25% of Pennsylvania middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School outperforms the state averages on PSSA tests, particularly in Science and English Language Arts. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 72.3% in Science (vs. 65.8% statewide) and 59.1% in ELA (vs. 53% statewide). However, the school's Math proficiency rates are slightly lower than the state average, ranging from 27.2% to 53.2% across different grade levels. Compared to nearby schools like North Star East Middle School and Meyersdale Area Middle School, Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School generally outperforms them in Science and ELA, but lags behind in Math proficiency.

The school has a relatively low percentage of free/reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 38.67% to 42.37% over the past few years, suggesting a more diverse socioeconomic population compared to schools like North Star East Middle School, which has a 100% free/reduced-price lunch rate. Despite having a slightly higher student-teacher ratio than nearby schools, Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School's per-student spending is comparable, indicating efficient resource allocation.

Detail:

Public 5-8

1025 E Main Street
Berlin, PA 15530

(814) 267-6931

District: Berlin Brothersvalley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
216^th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,346

Students who attend Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School usually attend:

High:

Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School

Feeder schools for Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School:

Elementary:

Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 232

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.5%

Two or more races:

3.9%

African American:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School ranks better than 75.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.29. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.5%), two or more races (3.9%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School is 14. (See more...)

Compare Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School employs 16.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School is $13,346.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School 216^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Berlin Brothersvalley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Berlin Brothersvalley School District 215^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	57.10	331^st	643	48.5%
2004	64.09	286^th	663	56.9%
2005	33.03	535^th	687	22.1%
2006	70.65	216^th	736	70.7%
2007	76.78	141^st	749	81.2%
2008	71.49	209^th	753	72.2%
2009	73.99	185^th	770	76.0%
2010	73.65	190^th	805	76.4%
2011	78.07	147^th	825	82.2%
2012	74.33	216^th	834	74.1%
2013	71.08	228^th	758	69.9%
2014	73.74	183^rd	728	74.9%
2015	68.78	256^th	835	69.3%
2016	77.98	162^nd	870	81.4%
2017	85.33	98^th	877	88.8%
2018	77.53	174^th	861	79.8%
2019	75.76	196^th	891	78.0%
2021	69.05	216^th	797	72.9%
2022	77.37	163^rd	883	81.5%
2023	74.60	202^nd	893	77.4%
2024	73.29	216^th	891	75.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.39	73^rd	874	91.6%
2024	53.69	396^th	877	54.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	73.98	192^nd	860	77.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	66.24	279^th	870	67.9%

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Rank History for White students at Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.28	240^th	681	64.8%
2024	61.12	229^th	673	66.0%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	305	3	0	3	n/a	n/a	311
2002	294	3	2	5	n/a	n/a	304
2003	294	3	2	5	n/a	n/a	304
2004	277	2	2	5	n/a	n/a	286
2005	275	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	280
2006	287	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	292
2007	299	2	2	4	n/a	n/a	307
2008	314	2	3	4	n/a	n/a	323
2009	307	2	4	4	n/a	n/a	317
2010	297	2	5	5	n/a	n/a	309
2011	303	2	5	3	1	0	314
2012	274	2	6	4	1	1	288
2013	242	1	5	4	0	4	256
2014	240	1	2	4	1	5	253
2015	227	0	1	1	1	7	237
2016	217	0	0	1	1	7	226
2017	211	0	0	1	1	2	215
2018	194	0	0	1	0	3	198
2019	193	0	0	2	0	6	201
2020	210	0	0	3	0	5	218
2021	222	0	1	5	0	8	236
2022	217	0	0	2	0	4	223
2023	217	0	0	2	0	6	225
2024	217	4	0	2	0	9	232

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	311	0.0	0.0	0
2002	304	18.5	16.4	0
2003	304	18.5	16.4	0
2004	286	19.8	14.4	0
2005	280	19.2	14.6	0
2006	292	20.4	14.3	0
2007	307	21.8	14.1	0
2008	323	20.4	15.8	n/a
2009	317	23.9	13.3	n/a
2010	309	24.5	12.5	37.9
2011	314	24.3	12.9	39.2
2012	288	20.7	13.8	43.4
2013	256	17.8	14.3	46.5
2014	253	16.9	14.9	41.5
2015	237	15.0	15.8	45.6
2016	226	15.0	15.0	47.8
2017	215	15.1	14.2	45.1
2018	198	14.3	13.7	40.9
2019	201	14.6	13.7	40.8
2020	218	16.4	13.2	36.7
2021	236	17.4	13.5	42.4
2022	223	16.9	13.1	42.2
2023	225	16.5	13.5	38.7
2024	232	16.5	14.0	37.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	311	0.0	0.0	0
2002	304	18.5	16.4	0
2003	304	18.5	16.4	0
2004	286	19.8	14.4	0
2005	280	19.2	14.6	0
2006	292	20.4	14.3	0
2007	307	21.8	14.1	0
2008	323	20.4	15.8	n/a
2009	317	23.9	13.3	n/a
2010	309	24.5	12.5	37.9
2011	314	24.3	12.9	39.2
2012	288	20.7	13.8	43.4
2013	256	17.8	14.3	46.5
2014	253	16.9	14.9	41.5
2015	237	15.0	15.8	45.6
2016	226	15.0	15.0	47.8
2017	215	15.1	14.2	45.1
2018	198	14.3	13.7	40.9
2019	201	14.6	13.7	40.8
2020	218	16.4	13.2	36.7
2021	236	17.4	13.5	42.4
2022	223	16.9	13.1	42.2
2023	225	16.5	13.5	38.7
2024	232	16.5	14.0	37.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$150 (1.2%)	$12,503 (98.8%)	$12,653
2020	$83 (0.7%)	$12,646 (99.3%)	$12,730
2021	$590 (4.8%)	$11,810 (95.2%)	$12,400
2022	$649 (4.9%)	$12,697 (95.1%)	$13,346

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 196^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 202^nd of 893 Middle schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School)	54.9	43.6	11.3%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School)	74.5	61.8	12.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School)	59.6	41.1	18.5%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School)	66.7	71.8	5.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School)	46.7	45.8	0.9%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School)	66.7	64.4	2.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School)	51.1	27.3	23.8%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School)	71.2	68.2	3%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School)	60	62.1	2.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School)	53.2	38.9	14.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School)	71.2	68.2	3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School)	67.2	64.4	2.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	201	225	11.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	193	217	12.4%
Two or More Races	6	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.8%	38.7%	2.1%

Schools Near Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School	Public	5-8	1025 E Main Street	Berlin	15530	Somerset County	Berlin Brothersvalley School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 267-6931	232	17	14.0	37.1%	217 (93.5%)	4 (1.7%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.9%)	73.3	216^th of 891 public middle schools	75.8%		74.6	202^nd of 893 public middle schools	77.4%	14	53.2	44.4	27.2	43.0	43.1	72.3	72.3	54.7	59.3	52.2	67.7	59.1	$13,346	$649	$12,697
Shanksville-Stonycreek Middle School	Public	6-8	1325 Corner Stone Rd	Shanksville	15541	Somerset County	Shanksville-Stonycreek School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 267-4649	60	5	13.3		56 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.0%)	58	387^th of 891 public middle schools	56.6%		68.2	265^th of 893 public middle schools	70.3%	122		30.0	43.5	13.3	31.0	73.3	73.3		60.0	52.2	40.0	51.7	$387	$20	$367
Meyersdale Area Middle School	Public	6-8	1353 Shaw Mines Rd	Meyersdale	15552	Somerset County	Meyersdale Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 634-1437	169	12	13.8	51.5%	162 (95.9%)	4 (2.4%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	73	217^th of 891 public middle schools	75.6%		67.8	270^th of 893 public middle schools	69.8%	53		53.0	19.7	40.4	37.1	71.1	71.1		74.5	53.5	69.3	65.4	$18,115	$2,748	$15,367
North Star East Middle School	Public	5-8	3598 Whistler Rd	Stoystown	15563	Somerset County	North Star School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 893-5616	283	29	9.7	100.0%	277 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	52.9	428^th of 891 public middle schools	52.0%		59.7	362^nd of 893 public middle schools	59.5%	66	51.4	25.5	36.7	10.4	30.6	57.6	57.6	53.8	42.6	65.2	53.1	54.3	$15,627	$2,263	$13,364

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