Mid Valley El Center

50 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,043 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 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 1,043 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mid Valley El Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Mid Valley El Center's student population of 1,043 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,043 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers

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 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1902 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
31%
36%
49%
55%
70-74%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
5%
14%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mid Valley El Center's ranking?
Mid Valley El Center is ranked #1902 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, Dunmore El Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
1,043 students attend Mid Valley El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mid Valley El Center students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 16:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 1,043 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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