Serving 926 students in grades 6-8, Pleasant 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 21% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 926 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Valley Middle School's student population of 926 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
926 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Pleasant 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 Pleasant Valley Middle School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1620 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
7%
14%
White
68%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Valley Middle School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley Middle School is ranked #1620 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Middle School?
926 students attend Pleasant Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pleasant Valley Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Middle School?
Pleasant Valley Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley Middle School offer ?
Pleasant Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pleasant Valley Middle School part of?
Pleasant Valley Middle School is part of Pleasant Valley School District.
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