Mid Valley High School (Closed 2014)

52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mid Valley High School serves 512 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
512 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(12-13)
45-49%
73%
(12-13)
70-74%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
(12-13)
90-94%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mid Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Mid Valley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 85%.
How many students attend Mid Valley High School?
512 students attend Mid Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mid Valley High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mid Valley High School?
Mid Valley High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mid Valley High School offer ?
Mid Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mid Valley High School part of?
Mid Valley High School is part of Middle Valley School District.

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