Liberty-valley Elementary School
Liberty-valley Elementary School serves 507 students in grades 3-5.
Liberty-valley Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Liberty-valley Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Liberty-valley Elementary School's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 507 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
Liberty-valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Liberty-valley Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #754 out of 2820 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | 2% | 15% |
| White | 86% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Danville Area School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Liberty-valley Elementary School is Danville Area Senior High School (4.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Danville Area Middle School (1.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Danville Danville Area Middle School Math: 50% | Reading: 71%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 567 students10
1.7 miles
Northumberland Road
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268 1.7 6-8 567 - Danville Danville Primary School Grades: K-2 | 553 students
3.5 miles
931 Ironmen Lane
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268 3.5 K-2 553 - Sunbury Oaklyn School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 380 students10
3.9 miles
115 Oak Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
(570) 286-3731 3.9 K-5 380 - Danville Danville Area Senior High School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 9-12 | 667 students10
4.0 miles
733 Ironmen Lane
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-3268 4 9-12 667 - Danville Danville Center Adolescent Female Alternative School Grades: 7-12 | 29 students
4.3 miles
13 Kirkbride Drive
Danville, PA 17821
(570) 271-4751 4.3 7-12 29
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