Serving 543 students in grades 6-8, Central Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Central Valley Middle School's student population of 543 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
Central Valley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Valley Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1806 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
7%
14%
White
86%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Central Valley Middle School is ranked #1806 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Central Valley Middle School often compared to?
Central Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beaver Area Middle School, Hopewell Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Central Valley Middle School?
543 students attend Central Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Central Valley Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Valley Middle School?
Central Valley Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Valley Middle School offer ?
Central Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Valley Middle School part of?
Central Valley Middle School is part of Central Valley School District.
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