Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Penn Valley School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 500 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Penn Valley School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Penn Valley School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Penn Valley School?
500 students attend Penn Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Penn Valley School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn Valley School?
Penn Valley School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penn Valley School offer ?
Penn Valley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Penn Valley School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 500 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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