Serving 404 students in grades 5-8, Steel 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 16% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower 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 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Steel 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 Steel Valley Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Steel Valley Middle School?
404 students attend Steel Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Steel Valley Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steel Valley Middle School?
Steel Valley Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Steel Valley Middle School offer ?
Steel Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Steel Valley Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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