Serving 1,085 students in grades 6-8, Great 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 44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,085 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Valley MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Great Valley MiddleSchool's student population of 1,085 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,085 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Great 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 Great Valley MiddleSchool is 0.62, 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
#523 out of 2549 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
26%
4%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
55%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
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 Great Valley MiddleSchool's ranking?
Great Valley MiddleSchool is ranked #523 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Great Valley MiddleSchool often compared to?
Great Valley MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Phoenixville Area MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Great Valley MiddleSchool?
1,085 students attend Great Valley MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Great Valley MiddleSchool students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Valley MiddleSchool?
Great Valley MiddleSchool has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Great Valley MiddleSchool offer ?
Great Valley MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Great Valley MiddleSchool part of?
Great Valley MiddleSchool is part of Great Valley SD School District.
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