Serving 991 students in grades 6-8, Welsh Valley MiddleSchool ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 991 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Welsh Valley MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Welsh Valley MiddleSchool's student population of 991 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
991 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Welsh Valley MiddleSchool ranks within the top 10% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Welsh Valley MiddleSchool is 0.50, 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
#171 out of 2549 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
8%
14%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
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 Welsh Valley MiddleSchool's ranking?
Welsh Valley MiddleSchool is ranked #171 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Welsh Valley MiddleSchool often compared to?
Welsh Valley MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bala-cynwyd MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Welsh Valley MiddleSchool?
991 students attend Welsh Valley MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Welsh Valley MiddleSchool students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Welsh Valley MiddleSchool?
Welsh Valley MiddleSchool has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Welsh Valley MiddleSchool offer ?
Welsh Valley MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Welsh Valley MiddleSchool part of?
Welsh Valley MiddleSchool is part of Lower Merion SD School District.
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