Saucon Valley MiddleSchool

2095 Polk Valley Rd
Hellertown, PA 18055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 656 students in grades 5-8, Saucon Valley MiddleSchool ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 656 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 30% in PA
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Saucon Valley MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Saucon Valley MiddleSchool's student population of 656 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
656 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Saucon Valley MiddleSchool ranks within the top 30% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saucon Valley MiddleSchool is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#534 out of 2549 schools
(Top 30%)
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48%
38%
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67%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Saucon Valley MiddleSchool and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
14%
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Black
1%
14%
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White
82%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
This chart display the diversity score of Saucon Valley MiddleSchool and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saucon Valley MiddleSchool's ranking?
Saucon Valley MiddleSchool is ranked #534 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Saucon Valley MiddleSchool often compared to?
Saucon Valley MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saucon Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Saucon Valley MiddleSchool?
656 students attend Saucon Valley MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Saucon Valley MiddleSchool students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saucon Valley MiddleSchool?
Saucon Valley MiddleSchool has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Saucon Valley MiddleSchool offer ?
Saucon Valley MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Saucon Valley MiddleSchool part of?
Saucon Valley MiddleSchool is part of Saucon Valley SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 656 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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