Serving 853 students in grades 7-12, Mid Valley Secondary Center 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 853 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mid Valley Secondary Center's student population of 853 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
853 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mid Valley Secondary Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mid Valley Secondary Center is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1980 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mid Valley Secondary Center's ranking?
Mid Valley Secondary Center is ranked #1980 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mid Valley Secondary Center often compared to?
Mid Valley Secondary Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Dunmore Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mid Valley Secondary Center?
The graduation rate of Mid Valley Secondary Center is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mid Valley Secondary Center?
853 students attend Mid Valley Secondary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mid Valley Secondary Center students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mid Valley Secondary Center?
Mid Valley Secondary Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mid Valley Secondary Center offer ?
Mid Valley Secondary Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mid Valley Secondary Center part of?
Mid Valley Secondary Center is part of Mid Valley SD School District.
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