Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pickering Valley Elementary 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 80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (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 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 457 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Pickering Valley Elementary 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 Pickering Valley Elementary 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?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pickering Valley Elementary School?
457 students attend Pickering Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Pickering Valley Elementary School students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pickering Valley Elementary School?
Pickering Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pickering Valley Elementary School offer ?
Pickering Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pickering Valley Elementary School part of?
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
Explore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 457 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Related School Videos
0:45
0:27
0:44
0:36
Related School News
Pickering Valley Elementary School students Anie Liu, Brianna Bartsch, Aniyah McGibboney and Rachel Kimes pose together after they participated in t ...
UPPER UWCHLAN >> Pickering Valley Elementary School is hosting events and a fundraiser to benefit a school secretary who was ...
