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Divine Mercy Academy

609 Tenth Street, Beaver Falls, PA, 15010-0150 -

School Notes Overview:

Divine Mercy Academy exists to form each child by instilling Catholic values and developing his or her own uniqueness in a quality educational environment. Divine Mercy Academy offers a safe, drug free, nurturing environment, a sound curriculum based on Gospel Values and individual attention to student needs enabling each student to utilize his or her gifts as Christ Centered citizens. Our school, grounded in the tradition of Gospel values as evidenced through spiritual experiences and service to others, maintains ties with the Sisters of Divine Providence by supporting them financially and inviting them to school as speakers and advisors. We maintain a spiritual focus through service projects and dramatizations of Scripture during Christmas and Lenten seasons, and frequent planning of and participation in Liturgies and paraliturgies. Additionally we maintain high expectations and encourage each student to set goals that will allow them to achieve his/her highest potential. We accomplish this through adherence to curriculum guidelines, updated textbooks and audio-visual materials, multifaceted instruction and learning opportunities such as oral and written assignments, group work and projects, cooperative learning and peer tutoring. Consistency of assignments and clarity of work from one grade level to another is maintained. Our graduates are outstanding and contributing members of our local community....

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School Overview:

	Divine Mercy Academy
School Membership(s)	National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
County	Beaver County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	129 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	4%	16%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 20 students
	Grade 1 - 12 students
	Grade 2 - 10 students
	Grade 3 - 20 students
	Grade 4 - 13 students
	Grade 5 - 10 students
	Grade 6 - 22 students
	Grade 7 - 11 students
	Grade 8 - 11 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	9 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:13	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Divine Mercy Academy exists to form each child by instilling Catholic values and developing his or her own uniqueness in a quality educational environment. Divine Mercy Academy offers a safe, drug free, nurturing environment, a sound curriculum based on Gospel Values and individual attention to student needs enabling each student to utilize his or her gifts as Christ Centered citizens. Our school, grounded in the tradition of Gospel values as evidenced through spiritual experiences and service to others, maintains ties with the Sisters of Divine Providence by supporting them financially and inviting them to school as speakers and advisors. We maintain a spiritual focus through service projects and dramatizations of Scripture during Christmas and Lenten seasons, and frequent planning of and participation in Liturgies and paraliturgies. Additionally we maintain high expectations and encourage each student to set goals that will allow them to achieve his/her highest potential. We accomplish this through adherence to curriculum guidelines, updated textbooks and audio-visual materials, multifaceted instruction and learning opportunities such as oral and written assignments, group work and projects, cooperative learning and peer tutoring. Consistency of assignments and clarity of work from one grade level to another is maintained. Our graduates are outstanding and contributing members of our local community.
Profile last updated: 01/22/2009

In the News:

Divine renovations (Ellwood City Ledger)
posted on September 25, 2009 at 08:32:06 pm
BEAVER FALLS - Divine Mercy Academy in Beaver Falls has begun a renovation of its campus that has allowed it to open up newly expanded space for its preschool class and eventually for its extended-day-care program.
Divine Mercy begins campus renovation (The Beaver County Times)
posted on September 25, 2009 at 03:09:43 am
Times photo by LUCY SCHALY Rosanne Fairley teaches sign language to preschool children in Divine Mercy Academy's new preschool classroom, which previously was office space. Teacher's aide Lizanne Medarac, left, helps out.
Concert on the cliff (Ellwood City Ledger)
posted on July 20, 2009 at 11:56:16 pm
THE DIVINE INTERVENTION CONCERT Where: The Dolan residence, Patterson Heights. When: 5 p.m. Aug. 29. Tickets: $125 general admission; $200 VIP. Information: www.dmacademy.com.
Concert on the cliff benefits Divine Mercy Academy (The Beaver County Times)
posted on July 19, 2009 at 11:35:45 am
PATTERSON HEIGHTS — Fairy tales seemed to be more believable for 1940s New Brighton girls whenever they glanced across the river and high up the hill.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (15010)	School Zip (15010)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	29,522 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	26%	22%
Population Average Age	40 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$37,235	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.6 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	57 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	72% / 28%	68% / 32%