Serving 1,027 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mid Valley El Center 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 is 35% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 1,027 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mid Valley El Ctr's attendance zone serves the entire Scranton, PA school district, covering approximately 15.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mid Valley El Center's student population of 1,027 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,027 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Mid Valley El Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mid Valley El Center is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1819 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
74%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mid Valley El Center's ranking?
Mid Valley El Center is ranked #1819 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mid Valley El Center often compared to?
Mid Valley El Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Valley View El Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Mid Valley El Center?
1,027 students attend Mid Valley El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mid Valley El Center students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mid Valley El Center?
Mid Valley El Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mid Valley El Center offer ?
Mid Valley El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mid Valley El Center part of?
Mid Valley El Center is part of Mid Valley School District.
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