Serving 583 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Penn Valley School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Penn Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Penn Valley School's student population of 583 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
583 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Penn Valley School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Penn Valley School is 0.58, which is more 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
#55 out of 2549 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
8%
14%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penn Valley School's ranking?
Penn Valley School is ranked #55 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Penn Valley School often compared to?
Penn Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penn Wynne School, Gladwyne School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Penn Valley School?
583 students attend Penn Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Penn Valley School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Asian.
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-5
What school district is Penn Valley School part of?
Penn Valley School is part of Lower Merion SD School District.
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