Serving 442 students in grades 6-8, 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 was 46% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
442 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)46%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)51%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
29%
14%
White
56%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Valley Middle School?
442 students attend Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Valley Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Middle School?
Valley Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valley Middle School offer ?
Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Valley Middle School part of?
Valley Middle School is part of New Kensington-Arnold School District.
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